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We are committed to advancing the communities in which we live and work, and we dedicate substantial energy, talent and resources to meaningful causes and initiatives that reflect our values and vision. For us, it’s simple. We have a responsibility to make a difference and to help our communities succeed. And we bring the same energy and discipline to this pursuit as we do to our service to clients. To fulfill our mission, we provide pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford counsel; we support charitable and law-related organizations through the Kirkland & Ellis Foundation; and we welcome all attorneys irrespective of race, religion, gender or ethnicity.
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In 2025, we gave back to our communities and supported one another in a variety of meaningful ways.
In 2025, we gave back to our communities and supported one another in a variety of meaningful ways.
News & Recognition
- Award Partner Amarto Bhattacharyya Named Pro Bono “Rising Star” by the NIJC
- Award D.C. Courts Named 84 Kirkland Attorneys to Pro Bono Honor Roll
- Award Kirkland Honored With 2025 Pro Bono Partner Award From DRLC
- Award Kirkland Receives a 2025 “Beacon of Justice Award” From NLADA
- Award Associate Eric Tarosky Receives D.C. Bar’s “Community of the Year Award”
- Award Kirkland & Ellis Receives The Law Society of Hong Kong’s “Silver Law Firm Award” at its 2024 Pro Bono and Community Service Awards
- Award Kirkland Receives 2024 Light of Justice Award From Texas Defender Service
- Award Kirkland Named Equal Access to Justice Champion by Houston Volunteer Lawyers
- Award Eight Kirkland Partners Recognized as Savoy's Most Influential Lawyers 2024
- Award Kirkland Recognized in 15 Categories at China Business Law Awards 2024
- Award Thirteen Kirkland Attorneys Recognized as Advocates for Justice at the ACLU SoCal Awards 2024
- Award Kirkland Partner Jenna Stupar Receives Exceptional Young Lawyer Award for Pro Bono Work on Behalf of Women
- Award Kirkland Recognized Among TIME's Best Midsize Companies in America 2024
- Award Kirkland Named to PILI's Pro Bono Recognition Roster 2024
- Award Empire State Counsel Program 2023
- Award Kirkland Receives 2024 Champion of Justice Award for Representation of Gender Violence Survivor
- Award More Than 100 Kirkland Attorneys Recognized by D.C. Courts for Pro Bono Work
- Award Corporate Equality Index 2023-24
- Award The New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program Recognition 2023
- Award 2022 Empire State Counsel Program
- Award Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 2022
- Award PILI Pro Bono Recognition Roster 2023
- Award NIJC Rising Stars 2023
- Award Legal Innovation Awards 2023
- Award ACG Houston Deals of the Year 2022
- Award Corporate Champion of the Year 2023
- Award Pro Bono Community Work Programme Silver Award 2022
- Press Release Kirkland Announces Pro Bono Partnership with 51 Vets Incorporated
- Award DVAP Pro Bono Awards 2022
- In the News How Kirkland lawyers got a first-degree murder conviction reversed
- In the News Oprah picks "That Bird Has My Wings" by Jarvis Jay Masters for her book club
- Award Notable Diverse Leaders in Law 2022
- Award Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2022
- Award Best Law Firms for Women 2022
- Award PILI Pro Bono Recognition Roster 2022
- Award Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 2021
- Kirkland Seminar Leadership Summit for Women in Energy & Infrastructure
- Press Release Kirkland Supports Ownership Works on Mission to Empower Employees and Build Better Businesses
- In the News U.S. lawyers line up to aid Ukrainians with immigration relief
- In the News Ukraine Pro Bono Effort Turns to Undocumented Ukrainians Living in the US
- In the News Kirkland Holds Pro Bono Clinic For Afghan Refugees