Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Leslie is a partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Her practice focuses on patent and trade-secret litigation. Leslie has substantial trial experience, and since 2019, has represented clients in IP litigations that resulted in jury verdicts of over $1.8 billion in damages and the entry of several permanent injunctions. Leslie’s practice involves a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, semiconductors, mobile devices, software, batteries, and oil and gas technology. Leslie also has experience with appellate litigation before the Federal Circuit and has argued before the Seventh Circuit. Leslie is a consistent recipient of Kirkland’s Pro Bono Service Award, and currently supervises the veterans benefits program in the New York office.