George F. Manley

Skilled and strategic counsel on a complex IP appeal

Our company engaged George Manley at Kirkland & Ellis to handle an appeal after an unfavorable summary judgment ruling in a software copyright dispute. Despite his relatively short time at the bar, his background from Georgetown and the recognition he's already received in intellectual property and appellate litigation were immediately evident. George demonstrated a sophisticated grasp of the technical and legal nuances, constructing a compelling argument that the lower court had misapplied the merger doctrine. His written brief was exceptionally clear and persuasive, and his preparation for oral argument was meticulous. He made a complex area of law accessible to our executive team, explaining strategic choices without jargon. We were very pleased with the ultimate settlement, which his appellate work directly facilitated. The only slight critique would be that during the initial research phase, there were a couple of instances where follow-up emails took a day longer than expected to receive a substantive reply, though once the briefing schedule was set, communication was consistently prompt. Overall, George is a sharp, dedicated attorney who delivers high-caliber work. I would confidently recommend him for complex commercial and IP litigation matters.