24 October 2019PatentsSarah Morgan

Former Irell & Manella managing partner joins Kirkland

Kirkland & Ellis has hired Ellisen Turner, who previously served as managing partner of Irell & Manella, into its Los Angeles office.

IP litigator Turner focuses his practice on complex patent and trade secret litigation and IP strategy and transactions. He’s advised and represented clients across multiple technology sectors including media and entertainment technology, semiconductor design and fabrication, biotechnology and life sciences.

Jeffrey Hammes, chairman of Kirkland’s global management executive committee, said: “Ellisen is known for his strong IP litigation experience, as well as his leadership within the legal community. His talents and business acumen will be a positive addition to our active IP practice.”

Turner served as managing partner of Irell & Manella for a year between 2018 and 2019. He was with the firm for more than 16 years. He joins Kirkland as partner.

In addition to IP litigation, Turner also counsels businesses on IP portfolio analyses, technology development and commercialisation, IP issues arising in bankruptcy matters, and IP due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions and asset purchases.

Turner said: “With Kirkland, I will be able to draw on perhaps the largest and deepest group of lawyers with IP and business expertise of any firm in the world.

“On a personal level, I have always been committed to developing young lawyers and giving back to the profession that has given so much to me. Kirkland’s multiple offices and cross-practice strength provide a terrific platform to recruit, mentor and retain the highest quality talent.”

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