Kirkland & Ellis Poaches Latham Real Estate Leader in New York

Oct. 13, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC

Kirkland & Ellis hired Michelle Kelban as a partner in its real estate practice, the firm announced Monday.

Kelban joins Kirkland from Latham & Watkins, where she lead the firm’s real estate practice. She represents private equity firms, institutional lenders, U.S. and international investors, and family offices, the Kirkland said.

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