Jon A. Ballis, P.C. is the Chairman of Kirkland & Ellis, a leading global law firm. Based in Chicago, Jon oversees the firm's strategic priorities, focusing on business initiatives and fostering a culture of elite performance and collaboration. With over 30 years of experience, he is recognized as a top attorney in private equity M&A, representing many of the world's leading private equity firms. Jon joined Kirkland as a partner in 2005 and has held various leadership roles before becoming Chairman in 2020. He is also actively involved in philanthropic activities and serves on several boards, including the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and the Anti-Defamation League.
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