Litigation law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has recruited Steven Cherny from Kirkland & Ellis. Mr Cherny, whose focus is on patent litigation in Federal Courts and the United States International Trade Commission, joins as a partner in the New York office. He is an experienced trial lawyer who tries high profile patent cases involving IP in many different industries including telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals, financial and business methods, and consumer products.  Managing Partner John Quinn said of the appointment: 'The firm’s IP litigation practice is booming. Adding a widely acknowledged superstar in that space is a unique opportunity.  We expect Steve will spearhead the firm's growth in the medical device and telecom areas in particular.'

Thankful

Edward DeFranco, New York partner and co-chair of the national intellectual property litigation practice, said: “Our lawyers have worked with and against Steve for years.  We are all thankful he will now be on our side all of the time.” Commenting on his move, Steven Cherny said: 'Quinn Emanuel’s firm-wide focus on high-stakes patent disputes and in particular the willingness and experience trying cases is like coming home to me.' Quinn Emanuel is a 700+ lawyer business litigation firm—the largest in the world devoted solely to business litigation and arbitration with 21 global office locations.