Overview

Sam Kwon is an intellectual property litigation partner in Kirkland’s New York office. His practice focuses on patent litigation in a variety of technical fields, ranging from medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and internet searching technology. Sam has additional experience in trademark prosecution and litigation.

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Thought Leadership

Seminars

“ALSA Careers: Life as a Big Law Associate,” Asian Law Students Association, Duke University Law School, November, 25, 2013

“Duke Law Alumni Panel Event,” Asian Law Students Association, Duke University Law School, March, 23, 2015

Recognition

Rising Star, Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York, 2021

Recipient, Kirkland & Ellis Pro Bono Service Award, 2013–2014

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2013New York

Courts

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

Languages

  • Korean

Education

  • Duke University School of LawJ.D.2012
    Merit Scholar
  • Brigham Young UniversityB.S., Chemical Engineering2009

    Merit-based Full-tuition Scholarship

    Dean’s Scholar (Top 5% of class)