Taj Clayton, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis

Today, my guest is Taj Clayton, a litigation partner in the Dallas office of Kirkland & Ellis. He has been described as an “immensely talented” lawyer “who combines intellectual firepower and high emotional intelligence.” He has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, major sports franchises, private equity firms, billionaires, and A-list celebrities in matters around the country.

Taj’s complex litigation practice is remarkably diverse with litigation and trial experience including products liability, mass tort, antitrust, breach of contract, and a wide range of intellectual property matters. Taj is also a widely-respected business leader. He serves on the board of Signify Health (NYSE: SGFY) and as an Executive Advisor to New Mountain Capital. He is an active civic leader engaged in international, national, and local nonprofit organizations. Prior to practicing law, Taj began his career in sports, working for the National Football League. Taj holds a BA from Harvard University and a JD from Harvard Law School.