Atty. Leora Ben-Ami

Atty. Leora Ben-Ami

Leora Ben-Ami is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, life sciences and 1 other area of law. Leora received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Leora Ben-Ami at a glance

Leora Ben-Ami is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York Federal Circuit (1985). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at Stony Brook B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association Federal Circuit Bar Association New York Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law Association American Intellectual Property Law Association New York Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Leora Ben-Ami is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, life sciences and 1 other area of law
  • Leora received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Leora practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Leora Ben-Ami's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leora Ben-Ami 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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Appellate Practice

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Leora Ben-Ami's law office located?
Leora Ben-Ami'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 Leora Ben-Ami handle?
Leora Ben-Ami focuses on patent, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Leora Ben-Ami practiced law?
Leora Ben-Ami has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Leora Ben-Ami go to law school?
Leora Ben-Ami earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Leora Ben-Ami received?
Leora Ben-Ami's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1984
State University of New York at Stony Brook B.S.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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