Overview

Jeff Goldfine is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Jeff has a diverse practice, representing private equity and other investment firms, public and private companies, boards of directors and individuals in state and federal court, as well as before arbitration tribunals nationwide. He has extensive experience both in the courtroom and the boardroom, advising clients on a wide range of matters including business disputes, M&A litigation, corporate governance, restructurings and securities litigation. Jeff has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation and in The American Lawyer’s “Litigator of the Week” column.

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Co-Author, “Five Ways Securities Class Action Defendants Can Play Offense,” New York Law Journal, December 2021

Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Securities, 2021–2025

“Future Star,” Benchmark Litigation, 2024–2025

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • New York

Courts

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Education

  • Fordham University School of LawJ.D.cum laude2015

    Fordham Urban Law Journal

    2015 William M. Tendy Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition Champion

  • The George Washington UniversityB.A., Political Sciencemagna cum laude2012