Jaran R. Moten, a former litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis, has joined Phillips Lytle adding further depth to their litigation practice in Chicago. This development was announced in a recent news release.
Prior to his move, Moten served as a senior editor of the Washington University Law Review. His track record at Kirkland & Ellis, coupled with his significant academic background, undoubtedly make him a strong addition to the Phillips Lytle team.
Moten is not the first lawyer to make this shift. He joins former Kirkland litigation partners, Joel Blanchet, John Worth, and Peter Bellacosa who have previously transitioned to Phillips Lytle.
This trend of experienced litigators moving from Kirkland & Ellis to Phillips Lytle very well could turn out to be a strategic move for the Chicago-based office of the firm, given the potential network and clientele these lawyers bring with them.
The original announcement of Jaran R. Moten’s move can be found in more detail at the document linked previously or you can find a summary at Bloomberg Law.