Russell E. Levine
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Patent Patent Law
Biography
Russell is a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he has spent his entire 36+ year career. He focuses his trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution practice on patent infringement matters and disputes involving and related to technology transfer and patent license agreements. His trial practice includes jury trials, arbitrations and Section 337 proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission. His appellate practice concentrates on appeals in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His technology transfer and licensing practice includes structuring and negotiating both licensing-in and licensing-out transactions.
Overview
- University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1986
- University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1986
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Patent Law, Chicago (2018)
- Patent Law, Chicago (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Special Focus:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appellate
- ITC Investigations
- Licensing
- Litigation
- Litigation
- Patent
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