Carson D. Young

Carson D. Young is a litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Dallas, where he focuses on complex commercial disputes. His practice involves high-stakes litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, including contract, intellectual property, insurance recovery, antitrust, and securities matters across state and federal courts nationwide.

Carson earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, where he served as an associate editor of the Texas Law Review. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin, which provides a strong academic foundation for complex commercial litigation.

During law school, Carson was recognized for excellence in legal writing and advocacy, earning the Jones Day Best Brief Award and advancing to the semifinals of the national Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition. These achievements reflect a disciplined approach to legal analysis, persuasive briefing, and oral advocacy.

Carson’s litigation practice centers on resolving sophisticated business disputes involving financial transactions, intellectual property rights, and contractual relationships. He has briefed and argued cases in courts across the country, developing litigation strategies tailored to complex factual records and demanding procedural environments.

Before joining Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Carson practiced at a prominent national trial boutique, gaining significant courtroom experience. His work included jury trials and bench trials involving commercial, financial, and intellectual property disputes, further strengthening his trial-focused approach to complex litigation.

Since joining the firm, Carson has represented clients in matters involving negligence claims, patent infringement, copyright disputes, foreclosure litigation, and large-scale contract cases. His experience spans multiple industries, allowing him to address diverse legal issues with precision and strategic consistency.

Through his litigation practice, Carson D. Young emphasizes rigorous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and efficient case management. His work is focused on achieving decisive outcomes in complex disputes while guiding clients through challenging legal matters with clarity, strategic insight, and a strong command of trial and appellate litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas at Austin School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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