Overview

Sean Z. Kramer is a partner in the Firm's private equity practice in the Bay Area.

Sean previously held a senior position at a market-leading investment fund focused on legal and regulatory risk, and he remains connected to the litigation finance industry to further assist clients in assessing legal assets and liabilities.

Sean co-founded the Kirkland & Ellis Corporate Lab at the University of Chicago Law School, a clinical program in which students learn transactional law by working with the legal and business teams of select public and private companies, non-profit organizations and investment funds.

Sean's broad experiences in business, law and education provide a unique perspective to transactions. His clients value that his legal judgment is complemented by a deep understanding of the commercial implications of transactions for investors, management teams and companies.

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Recognition

Named to the Daily Journal's “Top 40 Under 40” list, 2021

Lecturer in Law, University of Chicago Law School

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • California
  • Illinois

Education

  • University of Chicago Law SchoolJ.D.with Honors
  • University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.A.Dean's List