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Christopher Michel

Christopher Michel

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Appellate Law

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
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Christopher Michel has a strong pedigree in high stakes appellate matters, with clients benefiting from his proven advocacy skills before the US Supreme Court and wider state and federal courts nationwide. He is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in mass tort and product liability matters.

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  • He's a superb strategist and an elegant writer. He's also a joy to work with.

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  • He's got a lot of SCOTUS experience and is really good on strategy.

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  • Chris is a very smart, creative lawyer with a calm demeanor.
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  • He has clerked for Supreme Court Justices so he has the background and inner working knowledge of what we need, plus he is a great presenter, super responsive, and a good appellate lawyer.

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