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Kelly M. Gorton

Associate

T 415.276.6584 San Francisco
M 415.914.4627
On the trail, I leave every pebble in its place, in my work, I leave no stone unturned.
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Kelly Gorton’s practice combines investigation, litigation, and advice and counsel, so she offers clients a broad perspective that balances long-term consequences with immediate goals. Kelly represents individuals and companies in a wide range of industries – including technology, healthcare, telecommunications, and food & beverage – in civil and criminal litigation and investigations led by state and federal agencies. She also advises clients and assists with regulatory compliance in the areas of antitrust, national security, and other M&A-related issues.

Kelly started her career doing marketing and communications in the field of public policy. With degrees in both communications and public policy, she brings unique and creative perspectives to her practice from broader policy considerations to public relations strategies. She believes the most compelling narratives often come from being able to take the 10,000 foot view.


Practice Highlights

Litigation

Representing plaintiffs and defendants in civil and criminal litigation, with a focus on antitrust, white collar, and business torts. She has worked with hospitals and medical providers and telecommunications, entertainment, technology, and food and beverage companies in antitrust matters and other business disputes. 

Investigation

Assisting corporate clients with internal investigations and has represented individuals and businesses in investigations led by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Competition law

Advising clients on antitrust, M&A, and other competition law issues. She also has prepared Hart–Scott–Rodino (antitrust) premerger notifications and CFIUS declarations and notices of transaction.

Admitted to Practice

  • California, 2014

Education

  • J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2014, cum laude
    • Senior Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review
    • John M. Maurer Memorial Prize, for legal scholarship
    • Extraordinary Pro Bono Service Award
    • Program Director, Certified Legal Intern, Custody and Support Assistance Clinic, Philadelphia, 2011-2014
    • Director of Research Projects, Environmental Law Project
    • Events Chair, Leaders in Education Advocacy & Reform Network (LEARN)
  • B.A., Mass Communications, Minor in Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley, 2009, magna cum laude
    • Dean’s Honor List
    • President’s Senior Staff, Associated Student Body

Languages

  • Spanish

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Member, Litigation Committee, Young Lawyers Division, American Bar Association
    • Member, Environmental Law Section, Bar Association of San Francisco
    • 501(c)(3) Board Secretary, Custody and Support Assistance Clinic, 2013–2014
    • ESL Tutor, Refugee Transitions, 2010–2011

Background

    • Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, San Francisco, 2015
    • Summer Associate, Bingham McCutchen LLP, San Francisco, 2013
    • Law Student Intern, Homicide Unit, San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, San Francisco, 2012
    • Marketing Associate, Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy, San Francisco, 2009-2011
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