Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kevin Van Wart is of counsel in Kirkland's Chicago office, where he concentrates in complex litigation, including mass tort claims, class action lawsuits, product liability and pharmaceutical claims, and high stakes commercial disputes. Kevin has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in a wide variety of cases throughout the country and teaches trial advocacy at the University of Chicago Law School.

Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1982; Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A., 1976. Admitted to the Illinois Bar.