Jonathan Knisley

Jonathan Knisley is a seasoned marketing and business development professional with extensive experience in the legal sector. Currently serving as the Practice Group Marketing Manager at Cooley LLP since December 2021, Jonathan previously held multiple roles at Kirkland & Ellis from April 2004 to December 2021, including Business Development Manager and various specialist positions in business intelligence. Jonathan's work involved consulting with senior leaders to implement strategic marketing initiatives, conducting in-depth competitor analysis, and collaborating with finance teams on detailed financial data relevant to business development. Jonathan's early career included roles as a Litigation Legal Assistant and Project Assistant, focusing on legal research, trial team management, and case preparation. Jonathan holds an MBA from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.