In the News The Am Law Litigation Daily Litigators of the Week: Adam Alper and Michael De Vries of Kirkland & Ellis 12 August 2016 View PDF Adam Alper and Michael De Vries' win for Energy Labs in a patent lawsuit is profiled. Related Professionals Adam R. Alper, P.C. Partner Bay Area – San Francisco Michael W. De Vries, P.C. Partner Los Angeles Related Services Related Services Practices Intellectual Property Patent Infringement Litigation Suggested Reading Suggested Reading 14 May 2026 Award Partner Shellie Freedman Named a “New York Power Lawyer” by The Hollywood Reporter 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Americold on Joint Venture with EQT 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Blackstone’s Tropical Smoothie on $270 Million WBS Issuance, Including $90 Million of Subordinated Class M Notes