Shayne Henry, a commercial litigation partner, has joined Latham & Watkins in Austin after six years at Kirkland & Ellis across town. He will focus his practice on commercial and intellectual property disputes in state and federal courts, as well as domestic and international arbitration, according to a news release.
At Kirkland, Henry represented startups, public and private companies, and private equity clients in complex commercial litigation matters nationwide. His experience includes business disputes, mass torts, product liability, employment and RICO matters, as well as trade secret, class action, multidistrict and restructuring related litigation.
Henry began his legal career clerking for Judge Thelton E. Henderson of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He then worked with Kirkland in San Francisco for two years and spent three years as an associate at Keker, Van Nest & Peters before heading to Austin.
“Shayne’s practice aligns exceptionally well with our clients’ needs in Texas and throughout the country, bringing extensive experience in complex commercial disputes,” said Samer Zabaneh, Managing Partner of Latham’s Austin office. “Texas continues to draw innovative businesses, investments, and significant deal flow, and with that growth comes increasingly complex disputes. Shayne adds the judgment and skill our clients expect at their most critical moments.”
Henry is the fifth Litigation & trial partner to join Latham in Texas this year, following the arrivals of Taj Clayton, Scott Thomas, Carson Young and Casey Berger.
Kirkland Ellis recorded $1.39 billion in Texas revenue last year, which is a 20.9 percent increase from 2024 and reported a headcount of 500 lawyers, which is an increase of 11.4 percent, according to the Lawbook 50.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Henry advises startups, public and private companies, and private equity clients in commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes and arbitration proceedings, according to the release. He has significant experience in business disputes, mass torts, product liability, employment and RICO matters, as well as trade secrets, class actions, multidistrict litigation and restructuring related litigation.
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas (BA, 2010)
University of California (JD, 2014)