USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Kirkland & Ellis is able to leverage significant strength in e-discovery for US and international cases. The team frequently assists with litigation readiness and risk assessments relating to data retention, as well as advising on large scale contentious work, with clients benefiting from its expertise in TAR. Past cases span a wide range of areas from product liability to antitrust.
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It is timely, responsive and proactive.
It has a tremendously deep roster and expands their team when needed to provide an extra level of expertise.
The Kirkland team proactively manages the case. It thinks through the best way to manage the case for ultimate success.
The firm has a highly sophisticated e-discovery team who interface seamlessly with in-house teams.
Kirkland & Ellis tend to work on the most complex cases, it can lean on the experience to predict what will happen on your case.
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She has strong leadership skills and has the ability to think two steps ahead.
Vanessa can work on some of the most complex cases and remain pleasant to work with, regardless of how challenging it is. She has a solid handling of issues.
Amber Whipkey is adept at guiding clients through the e-discovery process, with key expertise in the use of TAR in data collection and preservation.
She is an expert at advising clients on e-discovery issues.
Amber has always been pleasant to work with.
Karl Gunderson is well placed to assist clients with the e-discovery aspects of litigation related matters.
Karl is an expert at advising clients on complex issues and navigating urgent demands.
He has a depth of experience in the field and is a great lawyer. He is technically strong and has got great writing skill.
He stands out among e-discovery counsel not simply for technical proficiency, but for a rare combination of strategic thinking, business acumen, and genuine partnership that elevates every matter he touches.
Karl is excellent. He digs in and understands the business to think strategically on our position.
He is organized and methodical on how he works through an issue and solves it. He is articulate and linear in how he thinks.
E-Discovery & Information Governance
E-Discovery & Information Governance
E-Discovery & Information Governance
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Amber Whipkey
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View profile of Vanessa BarsantiGlobal 2026
Practice area: E-Discovery & Information Governance
Location: USA
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