Kirkland & Ellis announced today that leading sports attorney Jason Krochak has joined the Firm as a partner in the Sports Group. “We’re excited to welcome Jason, another leading attorney in the sports world, to our team as we continue to grow in this dynamic space,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. Mr. Krochak represents private capital firms, professional sports teams and owners, sports leagues, college conferences, financial institutions, sportsbooks and other strategic companies in the sports, media and gaming industries. He advises on a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, league expansions, financings and governance matters, as well as naming rights, sponsorship, media, licensing and various other commercial agreements. Mr. Krochak joins Kirkland just weeks after another premier sports attorney, Frank Saviano, joined the Firm as a partner in September. “Jason brings deep industry insight and a proven track record in high-profile sports transactions, making him a tremendous addition to our growing sports transactions team,” said Mr. Saviano. “He is a lawyer who really makes a difference for his clients and it’s exciting to be back on the same team with him at Kirkland.” Recognized for his work in the sports industry, Mr. Krochak is a three-time Sports Business Journal “Forty Under 40” honoree and a Hall of Fame inductee, joining the ranks of the most influential executives in sports. He is also ranked in Chambers USA and has been named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Sports Lawyers and Forbes’ Top Lawyers. He was previously a partner with Proskauer Rose LLP. “Jason is a terrific lawyer, and we’re excited to have him join us at a time of incredible momentum for our sports group,” said Michael Considine, a Kirkland corporate partner. “Hires like Frank and Jason reflect Kirkland’s continued commitment to a best-in-class sports offering for our clients.” “Kirkland is building one of the top sports practices globally,” said Mr. Krochak. “I’m excited to collaborate with my new and old colleagues to further expand and strengthen the Firm’s sports transactions platform.”