Top Litigation Team Departure Sparks New Chapter for Kirkland & Ellis in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA — In a significant shift in the legal landscape, five prominent litigation partners from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP are joining Kirkland & Ellis LLP, signaling the latter’s intent to establish a new office in Philadelphia. The transition is led by Allison Brown, a seasoned litigator recognized for her defense victories in numerous Johnson & Johnson cancer claims involving the company’s talcum powder. Allison Brown, accompanied by partners Jessica Davidson, Geoffrey Wyatt, Nina Rose, and Christopher Cox, is poised to spearhead Kirkland & Ellis’s expansion into Philadelphia. Brown’s expertise, particularly in … Read more