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Kim Bueno

Kim Bueno

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Litigation: General Commercial

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

4 years ranked

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

Texas

1 year ranked

Product Liability & Mass Torts

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Practice Areas

Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Healthcare Litigation; Business Torts and Unfair Competition, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation; Professional Liability

Career

Kim Bueno is a trial lawyer in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Kim defends clients in jury trials and multidistrict litigation. She is nationally recognized for her work in high-stakes personal injury actions and complex commercial litigation. Kim is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Kim is based in Austin, Texas and practices in state and federal courts across the country.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Kim Bueno is an experienced trial lawyer who excels in the handling of complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases.

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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - Texas

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Kim Bueno is an experienced trial lawyer who excels in the handling of complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases.

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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Austin-based Kim Bueno is an experienced trial lawyer who is particularly highly sought after for her strength in product liability litigation, with considerable expertise handling pharmaceutical and medical device cases.

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Product Liability & Mass Torts - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Kim Bueno comes recommended for her trial capabilities, regularly acting for life sciences clients in complex large-scale litigation and personal injury claims.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Kim is an excellent trial lawyer and super likable in court.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim Bueno is a phenomenal trial lawyer and is always collaborative in her approach.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim Bueno is a spectacular trial attorney. She has an incredible combination of passion and pragmatism.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim Bueno is a tremendous lawyer.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim Bueno is extraordinarily impressive and keeps getting better.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim Bueno is a phenomenal trial lawyer and is always collaborative in her approach.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA

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