Eric Wessan is a litigation associate in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Prior to joining Kirkland, he served as a law clerk to Judge James C. Ho on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Experience
Clerk & Government Experience
Law ClerkHonorable James C. HoUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit2019–2020
Volunteer Legal InternThe United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois2017
More
Thought Leadership
Publications
“The United States Court for China,” Green Bag, forthcoming Summer 2020
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
Illinois
Iowa
Courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Education
University of Chicago Law SchoolJ.D.with Honors2019
Articles Editor, University of Chicago Legal Forum
