The Kirkland & Ellis LLP Mafia
8 people came through Kirkland & Ellis LLP and went on to found or lead other companies.
Adam B. StruckAssociateFounded Long Island Iced Tea +1Jeremy GrushcowAssociateFounded Juniper Genomics +1Youngro LeeCounselFounded Brassica Technologies Inc.Armen PanossianSummer AssociateFounded Oaktree CapitalFederico BaradelloAssociateFounded FinalisNehal MadhaniAssociateFounded Alt LegalMatthew O'BrienPrivate Equity / M&A AttorneyFounded Kirkland NorthMario MancusoSenior Partner & Leader, International Trade and National SecurityFounded DealSage
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Kirkland & Ellis LLP mafia?
- The Kirkland & Ellis LLP mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Kirkland & Ellis LLP and went on to found or lead other companies, including Long Island Iced Tea, Juniper Genomics, Brassica Technologies Inc., Oaktree Capital, Finalis.
- Who is in the Kirkland & Ellis LLP mafia?
- Notable members include Adam B. Struck (Long Island Iced Tea), Jeremy Grushcow (Juniper Genomics), Youngro Lee (Brassica Technologies Inc.), Armen Panossian (Oaktree Capital), Federico Baradello (Finalis), Nehal Madhani (Alt Legal), Matthew O'Brien (Kirkland North), Mario Mancuso (DealSage).
- What companies did Kirkland & Ellis LLP alumni found?
- Companies founded by Kirkland & Ellis LLP alumni include Long Island Iced Tea, Juniper Genomics, Brassica Technologies Inc., Oaktree Capital, Finalis, Alt Legal, Kirkland North, DealSage.





