Kirkland Group, Seeking Brand Recognition in 'Silicon Slope,' Moves to Wilson Sonsini

"For Utah's economy and the kinds of companies that are becoming really successful here, Wilson probably has the strongest legal brand of any law firm," said new partner Jess Krannich, who previously helped launch Kirkland's presence in the city.

May 29, 2024 at 04:14 PM

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Law Firm Hiring

By Justin Henry
Reporter

The original version of this story was published on The American Lawyer

What You Need to Know

A group of commercial trial lawyers representing tech and life sciences companies in competition disputes relocated from Kirkland's Utah office to Wilson Sonsini.
One of the partners in the group said the move was motivated by a desire to join a platform more integrated in the region's business community.
In all, five lawyers are in the process of transitioning to Wilson Sonsini from Kirkland as well as legal staff.

Looking to capture the rising tide of legal needs in the Rocky Mountain West's "Silicon Slope," a group of commercial litigators in Kirkland & Ellis' Salt Lake City office is relocating to Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in the same city.

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