backCHICAGO, August 5, 2026 – King & Spalding announced today that Adam Petravicius has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate practice group. He is based in the Chicago office.
Petravicius advises clients on the intellectual property and commercial aspects of complex, technology-driven transactions. His practice spans strategic commercial agreements, licensing and collaboration arrangements, technology acquisitions and divestitures, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. He regularly works with corporate and private equity teams on intellectual property support for large-scale mergers and acquisitions and high-value transactions. He has significant experience across a range of industries, including software and information technology, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, consumer products, manufacturing, chemicals, automotive and clean technology.
“Adam is a highly regarded transactional IP lawyer whose experience and leadership will be critical as we continue to invest in and expand our IP transactional capabilities,” said Keith Townsend, co-leader of King & Spalding’s Corporate practice group. “He brings a strong track record of advising on sophisticated technology-driven transactions and building high-performing teams, and his arrival positions us to meet growing client demand while further strengthening our corporate and private equity offerings.”
Petravicius joins King & Spalding from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a partner. He earned his B.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Harvard Law School.
“King & Spalding offers a compelling platform to grow and further develop a leading IP transactions practice,” said Petravicius. “I was drawn to the firm’s collaborative culture and clear commitment to investing in this area. I am excited to help build the team in Chicago and to work alongside colleagues across the firm to support clients on their most complex and strategic transactions.”
Petravicius is the fourth partner to join King & Spalding’s Chicago office in 2026. In June, complex commercial and IP litigators Saranya Raghavan and Brian Nisbet joined, and first-chair trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor Tinos Diamantatos joined in February.
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