Overview

Justin Taylor is an associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Justin’s practice focuses on litigation and counseling in copyright, trademark, internet, and advertising law. Justin represents clients on trademark and copyright matters implicating various industries, including video games, entertainment, online marketplaces, consumer goods (clothing, snacks, confectionary, health and wellness, and packaged food), and travel and industry. Justin has extensive litigation experience, including conducting discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals. In addition to his intellectual property work, Justin has previous experience in securities litigation, patent litigation, and mergers & acquisitions.

Justin also maintains an active pro bono practice, providing counsel to nonprofit organizations and individuals. Justin’s pro bono work includes various IP matters, as well as matters focused on immigration and asylum.

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Thought Leadership

Seminars

Panelist, “The Risks of Bias in Artificial Intelligence,” New York City Bar, February 15, 2022

Presenter, “Social Media Ethics for Lawyers,” NYIPLA, November, 2020

Presenter, “Emergence of AI As Collaborator, As Creator: An Exploration of the Intersection of AI, IP, and Security,” New York City Bar, June 10, 2020

Recognition

Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers (2022)

Memberships & Affiliations

New York City Bar, Council on Intellectual Property

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2020New York

Courts

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

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of LawJ.D.2019

    In-House Director, Moot Court Board

    President, Intellectual Property Law Society

    Member, Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition Team

  • Tulane UniversityB.S., Neuroscience2016