Kirkland Non-Share Partners Face Personal Reckoning

Jan. 8, 2020, 12:27 PM UTC

Kirkland & Ellis’ roster of ‘non-share’ partners is an unmatched financial engine among Big Law firms. These super-smart, highly-motivated lawyers hit a ceiling near the pinnacle of law firm life, and then move on.

Analysis: Bloomberg Law identified the current jobs of 821 of the 840 lawyers promoted to Kirkland’s non-share partner tier from 2009 through last year. The analysis shows the breadth of influence Kirkland’s alumni have on the legal community.

Personal Stories: “You wanted to be part of the club and know you have what it takes. And you’re getting the feedback that you don’t. That’s obviously incredibly ...

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