Tax Partner Jason Vollbracht Joins Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Jason Vollbracht will join the Firm as a partner in the Tax Practice Group.

“Jason is a highly regarded tax lawyer with a reputation for advising clients on their most complex and strategic matters,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “His experience and judgment are a great fit for our platform, and we’re excited to welcome him to the team.”

Mr. Vollbracht focuses on federal income tax matters, with an emphasis on private equity and M&A, along with partnerships and other joint ventures and real estate transactions. He advises clients on structuring practical, customized solutions to achieve their business objectives on their most important deals.

“With the breadth of its private equity and M&A practice, Kirkland is a premier destination for sophisticated tax work,” said Mr. Vollbracht. “The opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected tax lawyers in the industry and contribute to a platform that consistently advises on the market’s most significant transactions is incredibly exciting.”

Mr. Vollbracht will join Kirkland from Weil, Gotshal & Manges. He previously served as a principal at Deloitte Tax and is recognized as a leading California tax lawyer by Chambers USA. He was also named to the Lawdragon inaugural “Leading Global Tax Lawyers” list in 2025, as well as in 2026.

Kirkland’s tax practice has an international reputation for sophisticated tax counseling on cutting-edge multinational tax issues, and domestic and cross-border transactions. Ranging from the largest public company to the full spectrum of private equity and sponsor-initiated transactions, Kirkland’s tax attorneys are involved in the broadest scope of transactional matters in the marketplace.