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Dale Cendali

Global 2026

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright

USA

1 year ranked

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Dale Cendali is a nationally recognized first-chair trial lawyer who has won high-profile jury trials and argued and won appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court. Dale’s noteworthy cases span copyright, trademark, false advertising and trade secrets litigation for high-profile global brands, including PepsiCo, Nike, Converse, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works, among numerous others.

A recognized authority in IP, Dale is a long-time adjunct professor at Harvard Law School, teaching copyright and trademark litigation. In 2024, Dale delivered the prestigious Horace S. Manges Lecture at Columbia Law School.

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Chambers Global Guide

Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright - USA

Band 1

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Head of the firm's copyright and trademark practice Dale Cendali is a lauded litigator who represents some of the world's most well-known brands in the protection of their IP rights.

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Dale is a leading light on copyright law and an absolutely delightful human being.
Intellectual Property: Trademark & CopyrightChambers Global Guide
Dale is a total superstar. She's so strategic, thoughtful and considerate of her clients.
Intellectual Property: Trademark & CopyrightChambers Global Guide

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