Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on Kirkland & Ellis's Corporate Lab Naming Gift

Kirkland Gift Looks to Build U. of C. Skills

The University of Chicago Law School’s Corporate Lab, which helps students develop transactional skills, now bears the name of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

That occurred Friday after Kirkland, its foundation, partners and other U. of C. alumni donated nearly $5.5 million to the lab.

“When we think about making contributions to law schools, we would much prefer that our name be associated where we can interact with students,” said Stephen L. Ritchie, a Kirkland partner and U. of C. law graduate who helped oversee the fundraising effort.

“We appreciate the practical training that the lab provides to the students.”

Open since 2009, the Corporate Lab provides practical skills to students with the help of some of the world’s largest companies.

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