Eight Partners Named “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine

D Magazine recognized eight Kirkland partners among its 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas, a peer-selected list of attorneys who provide unparalleled counsel in their practice areas. The recognition reflects the broad knowledge and experience of lawyers in Kirkland’s Dallas office.

Kirkland’s 2026 honorees and their respective practice categories are:

Alex Clark: Employee Benefits
Michael Considine: Mergers & Acquisitions
Kevin Crews: Energy & Natural Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions
Melissa Kalka: Private Equity
Thomas Laughlin: Private Equity
Jonathan Macke: Tax
Andrew Van Noord: Real Estate
David Wheat: Tax