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Leslie M Smith

Leslie M Smith

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis
 Kirkland & Ellis

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: Product Liability

Illinois

2 years ranked

Product Liability & Mass Torts

USA - Nationwide

17 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Leslie Smith is a litigation partner and was a long-time member of the Firm’s Global Management Committee. She concentrates her practice in the areas of products liability, class action and consumer fraud litigation. In 2017 she was selected to the Crain’s Chicago Business “Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago” list.

Professional Memberships

Keystone Board Member, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Secretary, Metropolitan Family Services; Board Member, Legal Aid Society; Fellow, American Bar Association

Personal

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 1987. Georgetown University, B.A., 1984.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Product Liability - Illinois

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Leslie Smith represents notable corporates in complex multidistrict product liability litigation and toxic exposure cases.

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Product Liability & Mass Torts - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Individual Editorial
Leslie Smith is a skilled trial lawyer who is experienced in a range of pharmaceutical cases and consumer fraud litigation.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Leslie is a very trusted partner in terms of the strategy as well as trying cases.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA

  • Leslie is a terrific attorney who is very good in trial.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Leslie is a very trusted partner in terms of strategy and trying cases. She really helps the client navigate key issues.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA

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