California Intellectual Property Litigator L. Kieran Kieckhefer Joins Gibson Dunn & Crutcher

 

L. Kieran Kieckhefer Joins Gibson Dunn & Crutcher as Partner in San Francisco

Prominent IP Litigator Brings Technology-Focused Practice to New Firm

California intellectual property litigator L. Kieran Kieckhefer has recently made a significant career move, joining the esteemed law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as a partner based in San Francisco. Kieckhefer brings her extensive expertise in patent, technical trade secret, and copyright litigation to Gibson Dunn after spending nearly five successful years at Shearman & Sterling, a New York-founded firm currently pursuing a merger with London-founded Allen & Overy.

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Kieckhefer's legal career has been marked by notable achievements and experience gained at respected firms such as McDermott, Will & Emery, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Her specialized practice has consistently delivered impressive results for clients, and her representation has encompassed prominent technology companies, including Western Digital Corp, EagleView Technologies Inc, and Bright Pattern Inc, as indicated in federal court filings.

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Commenting on her move to Gibson Dunn, Kieckhefer expressed her excitement, stating, "I am thrilled to join one of the best IP litigation trial teams in the country." This transition allows her to enhance her skills further and contribute to the outstanding track record of Gibson Dunn in intellectual property litigation.

Shearman & Sterling, Kieckhefer's former firm, wished her well in a statement, highlighting the strength of their patent and trade secret litigation team in securing high-profile wins across industries and jurisdictions. The firm is preparing for a mid-July vote regarding its potential merger with Allen & Overy. Shearman had experienced a series of lawyer departures before announcing the proposed tie-up following unsuccessful deal talks with another firm, Hogan Lovells.