Allison M. Brown

Allison M. Brown is a distinguished trial lawyer recognized nationwide for her success in high-stakes jury trials. She has built a reputation for achieving defense victories in challenging jurisdictions and is respected for her advocacy, integrity, and professionalism. Clients rely on her leadership in cases carrying significant financial and reputational stakes.

Alli earned her B.A. from New York University in 1999 before completing her J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center in 2003. This strong academic foundation has supported her ability to navigate some of the most complex product liability and mass tort cases in the country. Her legal education continues to inform her strategic and detail-oriented trial approach.

Alli has repeatedly been honored for her impact in litigation. She was named Litigator of the Year and recognized as a Northeast Trailblazer, highlighting her influence on the profession. Multiple outlets have ranked her among the top trial lawyers in the United States, often noting her courtroom skill, peer recognition, and consistent success in defense verdicts across major industries.

Alli has represented leading companies in product liability, mass tort, and multidistrict litigation matters. She has secured defense verdicts in jury trials involving claims of billions of dollars in damages, including cases related to consumer products, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Courts have also credited her arguments in excluding expert testimony, shaping outcomes in large-scale disputes.

Alli’s record includes back-to-back trial wins where juries returned unanimous verdicts in her clients’ favor, even under plaintiff-friendly conditions. Her ability to connect with juries through a clear and down-to-earth style has been praised by both clients and colleagues. She has also been recognized for her resilience and creativity in trials with unexpected evidentiary challenges.

Allison M. Brown continues to be recognized among the top women litigators in the nation, consistently ranked for her trial excellence and professional leadership. Her work reflects not only remarkable results for clients but also contributions that set standards within the trial bar and inspire confidence in those she represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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