Kirkland & Ellis announced that Dan Prieto and Amanda Rush have joined the firm as partners and will be the first members of the firm’s Restructuring Group based in Dallas.
Prieto is known for helping design and implement strategies to address mass-tort liabilities, including many cases involving asbestos and talc claims. He advises companies and other stakeholders on complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, and distressed M&A transactions, and is one of the most experienced lawyers in the country for asbestos and other mass tort claims resolution processes in Chapter 11.
Rush is also known for her significant experience resolving legacy liabilities, including asbestos and talc claims. She advises clients on complex restructuring and insolvency matters, including Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, cross-border insolvencies, and distressed M&A transactions, and has represented companies across a range of industries, including energy, retail, chemicals, and technology.
In January 2025, Kirkland announced the hire of five new partners led by litigator Alli Brown, focused on product liability, mass torts, and complex commercial litigation. This was followed in May 2025 by the addition of a 30-person product liability and mass tort litigation team led by Kristen Fournier, Kim Bueno, Morty Dubin, and John Ewald. The firm now has more than 200 attorneys within its mass tort group. Prieto and Rush join Kirkland from Jones Day, where they were partners.
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“Dan and Amanda are highly accomplished attorneys with significant experience within the mass torts arena, as well as restructuring more broadly. They will immediately contribute on restructuring matters across the platform, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to Kirkland and our Dallas office.”
Jon A. Ballis, Chairman, Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“We are thrilled to welcome Dan and Amanda as the first members of the restructuring team in Dallas. We couldn’t imagine two better hires who will fit seamlessly into both our mass torts restructuring practice as well as our recent mass tort buildout in litigation.”
Edward Sassower and Josh Sussberg, Kirkland Restructuring Partners
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Dan and Amanda for years. They are outstanding lawyers who bring significant mass tort restructuring experience to our team. They will hit the ground running and provide even more momentum to our top-tier practice.”
Alli Brown, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
“Kirkland is the premier brand for sophisticated restructuring and litigation. It’s a perfect platform for our practice, and we’re looking forward to collaborating with the terrific group of talented attorneys at the Firm.”
Dan Prieto, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
“I’m extremely excited to join Kirkland and to be part of the Firm’s premier restructuring practice.”
Amanda Rush, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
