Atty. Jeffrey L. Willian

Atty. Jeffrey L. Willian

Jeffrey L. Willian is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, litigation.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (312) 442-0265 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jeffrey L. Willian at a glance

Jeffrey L. Willian is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sev (1986) and New York (2017). Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Miami University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jeffrey L. Willian is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, litigation
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

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Jeffrey L. Willian's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey L. Willian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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

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Where is Jeffrey L. Willian's law office located?
Jeffrey L. Willian's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey L. Willian handle?
Jeffrey L. Willian focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey L. Willian practiced law?
Jeffrey L. Willian has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Jeffrey L. Willian go to law school?
Jeffrey L. Willian earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Jeffrey L. Willian for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey L. Willian received?
Jeffrey L. Willian's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
American University Washington College of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Miami University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sev
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 2017

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