Atty. James Henry McConnell

Atty. James Henry McConnell

James Henry McConnell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation, biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years.

New York New York 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About James Henry McConnell at a glance

James Henry McConnell is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (2011). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 2010) and Hamilton College (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Henry McConnell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation, biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Henry McConnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Henry McConnell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Henry McConnell's law office located?
James Henry McConnell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Henry McConnell handle?
James Henry McConnell focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Henry McConnell practiced law?
James Henry McConnell has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Henry McConnell go to law school?
James Henry McConnell earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 2010
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011

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