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Stephen L. Ritchie is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School and a partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis, where he has been practicing since 1989. His practice primarily focuses on complex business transactions with particular emphasis on structuring, negotiating, and managing the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, as well as venture capital and growth equity investments. He has served as lead counsel in representation of numerous portfolio companies for private equity funds. Prior to joining Kirkland & Ellis, Stephen clerked for Judge James L. Buckley on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He brings a wealth of experience and insight from his many years in the legal practice, particularly in the area of corporate law and transactional matters.
University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL
Lecturer on various topics related to business law and corporate transactions.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Chicago, IL
Focusing on complex business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and private equity matters.
The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.