Simplify's take
What believers are saying
- November 5, 2026 brought Dallas litigator Ethan Levinton from Kirkland, strengthening trials.
- Kilpatrick said 2026 revenue rose 8% to $630.1 million after higher-value work.
- August 2026 patent-litigators Jonah Mitchell, Seth Herring, and Christine Morgan expanded West Coast depth.
What critics are saying
- HMB integration still risks partner churn and client leakage through 2026.
- Chicago consolidation to one BMO floor signals cost pressure and weaker demand discipline.
- Talent losses to Kirkland and other rivals can hollow out litigation momentum fast.
What makes Kilpatrick unique
- Kilpatrick combines 650-plus attorneys with IP, litigation, and corporate benches across 22 offices.
- The firm handles bet-the-company disputes and complex patent work nationwide, including PFAS MDLs.
- Chicago and San Francisco give Kilpatrick dense talent pools for high-value litigation and IP work.
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