Kobi Kennedy Brinson

Kobi Kennedy Brinson is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in litigation and corporate law. Currently serving as a Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP since November 2014, Brinson leads the Charlotte office's litigation efforts and serves as the Firmwide Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, focusing on defending corporate clients in class actions and regulatory enforcement, particularly in the financial sector. Prior roles include Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Bank of America, where Brinson managed defensive litigation and regulatory responses, and Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Wells Fargo, directing litigation strategy in mortgage lending. Early career experiences include serving as an Associate at Hunton & Williams and as an Assistant Public Defender in the 26th Judicial District, where Brinson represented defendants in criminal trials. Kobi Kennedy Brinson holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA in International Studies/Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.