Atty. David G. Branham
David Branham is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on executive compensation.
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David G. Branham is a employment and business attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
David Branham is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on executive compensation
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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