Yanan Zhao

Since joining Kirkland, Yanan has been involved in the following representative matters:

• Represent Yangtze Memory Technologies CO., Ltd. in patent litigation against Micron.
• Represent TriZetto and Cognizant in trade secret misappropriation litigation and successfully won a jury verdict after damages retrial for $69 million.

Prior to joining Kirkland, Yanan was involved in the following representative matters:

• Represented patent owner in securing a jury verdict for over $440 million against Micron.
• Represented orthopedic and neurosurgery companies defending patent litigation and secured a favorable settlement.
• Represented client in defending trademark infringement claims covering telecommunications equipment and secured a favorable settlement.
• Represented premium athletic apparel retailer clients in mediation for employment disputes and secured a favorable settlement.

Irell & Manella LLP, 2021–2024

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, 2019–2021

Yanan has extensive pro bono experience representing clients in state and federal litigations, including representing plaintiffs in California state court litigation relating to conditions of Southern California homeless shelters.