Hermione Zhang is an intellectual property litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She represents leading technology companies in high-stakes trade secret and patent disputes. Her practice spans a broad range of technologies, including semiconductor chips, computer networking, radio systems and HVAC systems.
Hermione has experience taking depositions, managing expert analyses and reports, drafting outcome-determinative motions, preparing witnesses for hearings and conducting complex fact investigations. Before joining Kirkland, she served as the inaugural judicial extern to the Honorable Loren L. AliKhan of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Hermione also maintains a strong pro bono practice dedicated to advancing justice, including successfully obtaining lawful permanent residence for an asylum applicant from the Gaza Strip and representing survivors of domestic violence in Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) matters.
Within the Firm, Hermione serves on the Los Angeles office’s Associates Committee and is active in Kirkland’s Asian Affinity Group and Women’s Affinity Group. Prior to law school, she worked as a documentary and film producer.
