Atty. Ross Matthew Weisman

Atty. Ross Matthew Weisman

Ross Matthew Weisman is a lawyer practicing advertising, marketing, intellectual property. Ross received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (312) 276-8646 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ross Matthew Weisman at a glance

Ross Matthew Weisman is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1993) and Illinois (1994). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ross Matthew Weisman is a lawyer practicing advertising, marketing, intellectual property
  • Ross received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Ross practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ross Matthew Weisman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ross Matthew Weisman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

Ross Matthew Weisman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Ross Matthew Weisman is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ross Matthew Weisman

Where is Ross Matthew Weisman's law office located?
Ross Matthew Weisman'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 Ross Matthew Weisman handle?
Ross Matthew Weisman focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ross Matthew Weisman practiced law?
Ross Matthew Weisman has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Ross Matthew Weisman go to law school?
Ross Matthew Weisman earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Ross Matthew Weisman for a consultation?
You can contact Ross Matthew Weisman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1994

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.