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Sierra Elizabeth

Sierra Elizabeth

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

California

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Kirkland & Ellis LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Sierra is an experienced trial lawyer in Kirkland’s Los Angeles office with a wide-ranging complex commercial litigation practice including product liability, intellectual property and breach of contract cases. Since the pandemic, Sierra has tried and won five bet-the-company jury trials, serving as lead counsel in some of the country’s biggest civil litigation. Her trial achievements have recently been highlighted by Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers,” 2024 and Daily Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40,” 2023. She has also been recognized by Law360, The American Lawyer, Benchmark Litigation, and Legal500, among others. She has an unmatched dedication to her clients and a passion for the law and has become a dominate force in the courtroom.

Alongside her busy practice, Sierra continues to be a leader at Kirkland and beyond. She plays a vital role in mentoring young attorneys through her work with the John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles and the Women in Law Empowerment Forum Global Advisory Board and education reform through her pro bono work and board position at Notre Dame High School. Through her advocacy work, Sierra also fulfills her passion for creating opportunities for both women and minorities as future leaders.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) Global Advisory Board; Member of the John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles

Personal

Duke University School of Law, J.D., cum laude; Duke Graduate School, M.A., Psychology; University of Michigan, B.A., Psychology

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - California

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sierra Elizabeth's practice focuses on complex litigation, with particular strength in product liability and toxic torts defense. She has notable experience representing clients at trial in both federal and state courts.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sierra is a brilliant trial lawyer. She is fantastic on her feet and is thoughtful in her examinations.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sierra has a real gift for standing her ground on issues but always doing so in a very professional way. She's a true advocate and a very talented litigator.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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