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Attorneys
Phil Kenny Technology Attorney
Phil Kenny
Partner

Phil's practice focuses on technology, intellectual property and commercial transactions.  He has advised clients on a broad spectrum of technologies, including data analytics, open source, semiconductor IP, life sciences, virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, mobile apps, digital music, video games, patent licensing and medical devices.  

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Following his graduation from the University of Chicago Law School, Phil spent 11 years at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP where he was staffed as the lead technology and intellectual property attorney on over 500 transactions.

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Phil has spent over a decade working hand-in-hand with clients and business teams tackling cutting-edge legal issues.

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Prior to joining Arcus, Phil represented clients on billions of dollars of technology deals, including the following representative matters:  

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  • Representation of Intel in its acquisitions of Telmap (navigation software), SiPort (digital radio chips) and Silicon Hive (semiconductor IP), and its $4.1 billion investment into ASML (chip making equipment)

  • Representation of Amazon.com in its $847 million acquisition of Zappos.com (online retailer) and $775 million acquisition of Kiva (robotic systems)

  • Representation of Hewlett-Packard in its $1.2 billion acquisition of Palm (mobile operating system and hardware) and $1.5 billion acquisition of Arcsight (cybersecurity solutions to protect digital assets)

  • Representation of Cadence Design Systems in its acquisitions of Denali Software (electronic design automation), Tensilica (dataplane processing IP), Cosmic Circuits (Analog/Mixed Signal IP), Azuro (power optimization), Altos Design Automation (IP characterization tools), and Taray (circuit board integration)

  • Representation of Bally Technologies in its $1.3 billion acquisition of SHFL Entertainment

  • Representation of SanDisk in its acquisition of Schooner Information Technology (enterprise storage)

  • Representation of Technicolor in its acquisition of digital cinema delivery assets from Cinedigm

  • Representation of Ancestry.com in its acquisition of Archives.com (family history website)

  • Representation of Intuit in its acquisition of GoodApril (tax planning software)

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While studying law at the University of Chicago, Phil served as a research assistant to the Honorable Judge Richard Posner and was acknowledged in Judge Posner's book "Catastrophe: Risk and Response."  Phil has been frequently recognized as a Rising Star in the area of Intellectual Property by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine.

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EDUCATION

University of Chicago - 2006 - Juris Doctor

Brigham Young University - 2003 - Bachelor of Arts

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ADMISSIONS

California Bar

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