Robert B. Ellis

Robert B. Ellis is a seasoned litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago. His practice spans complex commercial disputes and high-stakes class action litigation. He has represented major corporate clients in matters involving breach of contract, professional liability, non-compete agreements, and consumer fraud, earning a reputation for exceptional advocacy and results.

With a deep understanding of multifaceted legal issues, Robert delivers strategic solutions for clients facing significant litigation risk. He has led defense efforts in numerous class actions involving product liability, deceptive trade practices, and consumer protection claims. His work has helped corporations navigate and prevail in challenging regulatory and legal environments.

Robert earned his Juris Doctor summa cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1991. While in law school, he served as Articles Editor of the University of Illinois Law Review and was honored as a Harno Fellow. He also received the Hough Scholarship and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. He holds a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was a member of Gamma Epsilon, the General Engineering Honor Society.

Throughout his career, Robert has secured favorable outcomes in federal and state courts across the country. He has defended corporations in high-profile class actions, including those related to pharmaceutical marketing, vehicle defects, financial services, and environmental issues. His courtroom victories include full defense verdicts and successful motions to dismiss in complex multidistrict litigation.

Robert B. Ellis, P.C., continues to be a trusted legal partner for companies facing intricate disputes. His depth of experience, meticulous preparation, and commitment to client advocacy consistently position him among the top litigators in the country. Through strategic litigation and risk management, he helps clients resolve disputes efficiently while protecting their business interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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