Partner, Kirkland & Ellis

De Vries is a nationally recognized trial lawyer representing clients in high-stakes intellectual property matters. Recently, the Daily Journal recognized De Vries in its annual list of the Top Verdicts in California in connection with a successful trade-secret misappropriation case. He was named Law360’s Trial MVP of the Year in 2020 and 2021. Since 2018, De Vries has secured over $2.5 billion in plaintiff jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He is a director of the Federal Bar Association, Orange County chapter, and a member of the USC IP Institute’s Planning Committee.

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