Leslie Schmidt

Background

About Leslie Schmidt

I am a partner in Kirkland & Ellis’ New York office. My practice focuses on patent and trade-secret litigation. I have substantial trial experience, and since 2019, I have represented clients in IP litigations that resulted in jury verdicts of over $1.8 billion in damages and the entry of several permanent injunctions. My practice involves a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, semiconductors, mobile devices, software, batteries, and oil and gas technology. I also have experience with appellate litigation before the Federal Circuit and have argued before the Seventh Circuit. I am a consistent recipient of Kirkland’s Pro Bono Service Award, and currently supervise the veterans benefits program in the New York office. I was named to the “40 & Under Hot List” by Benchmark Litigation in 2020–2022. I was recognized as a 2019 “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property Litigation by IPLaw360. I was also included in IPLaw360’s “Legal Lions” feature in February 2020 for my work for Motorola Solutions. Disclaimer: This material may be considered attorney advertising under certain rules of professional conduct.