Caitlin Dean is an associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Caitlin's practice focuses on patent litigation in federal district courts. Caitlin has experience in all phases of litigation including conducting pre-suit-diligence, drafting initial pleadings, managing discovery, working with fact witnesses and experts, taking and defending depositions, arguing discovery motions and claim construction hearings, preparing dispositive motions and representing clients at trial.