Litigation Tensions: NYC Firm Seeks to Quash Former Client’s Subpoena in High-Profile Settlement Case

A New York-based employment litigation boutique has moved to quash a subpoena filed by a former client, a prior Kirkland & Ellis LLP attorney, in a case that highlights ongoing tensions in legal settlements. The litigation boutique, which previously represented the attorney in her sex discrimination suit against the BigLaw firm, argued that the subpoena seeks confidential firm information and called for sanctions against the former client. The firms involved are taking these steps in a California federal court, illustrating the complex dynamics post-settlement activities can entail. More details on the case can be found in the original article by Law360.