Big Law sees a gold mine in data centers
In a recent interview with Semafor, Melissa Kalka discusses the explosive growth of deals related to the development, powering and operation of AI data centers, as well as how Kirkland has met the moment with its fully integrated global digital infrastructure team comprising deeply experienced lawyers across energy, real estate, insurance, finance and more.
“Personally, I’ve done $110 billion worth of deals in the last 12 months,” said Melissa Kalka, a partner on the digital infrastructure team at Kirkland & Ellis, which now counts more than 100 people. “This is the most dynamic industry in the economy right now,” she said. “Having a firm that can be nimble from leadership down is what will make you successful or not.”
