Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Boards of directors and officers of the world’s leading corporations turn to Kirkland’s Crisis Response practice group to provide the experience and skills needed for mitigation and proactive engagement during these modern times of legal and reputational crisis. As a leading global firm handling some of the world’s largest and most complex legal crises, clients depend on Kirkland’s SWAT team approach to help resolve and mitigate what can quickly develop into enterprise-level risks.
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Kirkland & Ellis's crisis team is well-positioned to respond to and mitigate significant risks on behalf of international corporations. The firm's work in this area is varied and includes criminal and regulatory matters, congressional inquiries, class actions, workplace misconduct and corporate governance mandates.
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The Kirkland team possess an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. The team consistently demonstrates the ability to handle complex problems and think outside the box for potential solutions. They have invested significantly to understand our business needs and our desired outcomes.
Kirkland & Ellis have the deepest bench of any law firm I've worked with, and a depth of expertise that is second-to-none. They are super responsive and always put together a first-class team.
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Reginald Brown is an expert in government investigations. Brown is particularly well known for handling congressional work and matters involving financial institutions.
Reginald Brown is a great partner with an incredible depth of knowledge and sophistication.
Reginald Brown is the best congressional and government investigations counsel in DC, hands down. He understands how the Hill and the executive branch operate.
Reginald Brown is fabulous and has a deep understanding of what is motivating different parties.
Lauren Casazza established the crisis response practice at the firm. She is an experienced litigator who is also able to advise clients on government investigations and enforcement matters, as well as inquiries into workplace misconduct allegations.
Lauren is the best quarterback in the business. Her ability to assemble an all-star team on short notice is impressive and speaks to the depth of Kirkland's expertise.
Formerly a judge and DOJ official, Mark Filip heads Kirkland's government enforcement and internal investigations practice. Filip has deep experience and is frequently instructed by high-profile clients to advise on crises and government investigations.
Mark Filip is one of the top lawyers out there. You see him brought in to represent a lot of companies and boards in big cases.
Mark Filip has unique insight into the government and what motivates them to take action. He's a realist who doesn't make pie-in-the-sky promises. He's sober in his assessment of things and tells you the best way to optimise your results. He is whip smart, has a lot of contacts and has a wonderful perspective from having seen so much.
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