Olivia Neilson

Associate Litigation

Houston +1 713 837 7060

Olivia Neilson

Overview

Olivia Neilson is a litigation associate in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. As a third-year law student, Olivia presented oral argument in civil rights matter, Burkle v. Patrick, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Judicial Law ClerkHonorable Eric L. ClayUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit2024-2025

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Thought Leadership

Publications

“From ‘Bong Hits’ to Abortion: How Morse v. Frederick Threatens Student Speech Rights In a Post-Dobbs World,” Tulane Law Review, vol. 98, 2023

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2025Texas

Education

  • Tulane University Law SchoolJ.D.cum laude2024

    Managing Editor, Tulane Law Review

    Robert E. Friedman Law Review Award

    Tulane Law Pro Bono Krewe Award

    CALI Award in Civil Procedure

    Tulane Law Merit Scholarship Award

  • Queen’s University at KingstonB.A., Political Science & Business2019