Katarzyna D. "Kat" Murphy

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

4+ years experience

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

312-862-2000

https://www.kirkland.com/lawyers/m/murphy-kat

333 West Wolf Point Plaza Chicago IL US

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Bio

Katarzyna D. "Kat" Murphy is a dedicated Mergers and Acquisitions Law attorney serving clients throughout Illinois. With 4 years serving clients, Katarzyna D. "Kat" Murphy has developed proven strategies for Mergers and Acquisitions Law matters. D. "Kat" Murphy practices with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, bringing expertise to the firm's clients. D. "Kat" Murphy believes in building strong attorney-client relationships based on trust and results. D. "Kat" Murphy is committed to delivering results while treating clients with respect and dignity. D. "Kat" Murphy is proud to serve the Illinois community through quality legal representation.

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

Education

Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 2012
University of Chicago, B.A.

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Reviews

Debra Ward

2 weeks ago

Competent on the deal, but communication could improve

We engaged Kat Murphy at Kirkland & Ellis to assist with the acquisition of a small, local logistics company. Her technical knowledge in M&A was evident; she was thorough with the due diligence process and the final purchase agreement was solid. It's clear why she's recognized in that practice area. However, our experience was mixed. While Kat herself was sharp when we had her attention, there were often significant delays in receiving responses to our emails, sometimes stretching several business days. We were frequently passed to more junior associates for routine updates, which sometimes led to confusion. For a firm of this caliber, we expected more proactive communication and a clearer point-person structure throughout the engagement. The legal work product was ultimately satisfactory and the deal closed, but the process felt more reactive than we had hoped. She is undoubtedly a capable attorney with a strong foundation from her Syracuse J.D., but the client service experience didn't fully match the firm's reputation or her recognized expertise in corporate and banking law.