Overview

Benjamin J. Jain is a corporate attorney based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, who leads West Coast initiatives in Kirkland’s Platform Solutions Group. He delivers data-driven market intelligence and strategic advisory services to private capital sponsors by leveraging the Firm’s global platform.

Benjamin brings extensive experience as a partner advising on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and complex strategic transactions, representing a broad range of transactions, including deals valued at up to $3 billion.

Prior to joining Kirkland, Benjamin served as a member of President Bill Clinton’s correspondence team in Harlem, New York City.

He serves as President of the U.S. Board of Directors of the Glenn Gould Foundation.

Admissions & Qualifications

  • California
  • Ontario, Canada

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D.
  • Queen's University, B.Com.
    • First Class Honors
    • Valedictorian