Sandra C. Goldstein

Sandra C. Goldstein is a litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York and one of the nation’s top trial lawyers. Known for her skill, strategy, and client-focused approach, she has handled high-stakes cases involving securities litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial disputes. Over the years, she has represented major corporations and boards, securing key victories in federal and state courts. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies across industries, from technology to healthcare to finance.

Sandra earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Barnard College. These academic achievements gave her the foundation to develop into a trusted advocate in complex business litigation.

Throughout her career, Sandra has helped companies, executives, and boards navigate some of the most difficult legal challenges. She has obtained dismissals of multibillion-dollar securities class actions, defended boards in high-value M&A litigation, and successfully argued appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeals. For Constellation Brands, she secured a unanimous jury verdict in 2023 and later won an appeal in 2024, a case that set an important precedent for contract interpretation. She has also guided corporations through shareholder disputes, governance issues, and litigation demands that carried enormous financial stakes.

Sandra C. Goldstein’s impact is recognized widely. Chambers USA ranks her in Band 1 for Securities Litigation, while Legal 500 places her in its “Hall of Fame.” She has also been honored as a “Distinguished Leader,” “Securities MVP,” and one of the “Top 10 Women in Litigation.” Clients and peers consistently describe her as strategic, no-nonsense, and highly effective in achieving results. Sandra continues to shape corporate litigation through her advocacy, leadership, and results-driven approach.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
• Board of Trustees, New York University School of Law
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Barnard College
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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