Jack R. Shirley

Jack Shirley is a corporate associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Dallas, specializing in complex business transactions for private equity sponsors and public and private companies.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Mandarin from Brigham Young University - Idaho, as well as a Doctor of Law from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Jack Shirley has a diverse professional background, having worked at prestigious law firms such as Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

He has experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Virginia School of Law, a Summer Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, and as a Judicial Extern at the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho.

With a focus on mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, private equity, venture capital investments, and general corporate counseling, Jack Shirley brings a wealth of legal expertise to his role at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.