Sidley elects largest partnership and counsel class with 38 new members

Sidley is thrilled to introduce its newest partners and counsel, a fantastic group of legal professionals who will be joining the Sidley team effective January 1, 2025.

Chair of Sidley’s Executive Committee, Mike Schmidtberger, couldn’t be more pleased with this combined group of 38 new partners and 27 new counsel members who are set to bolster Sidley’s legal prowess across various practice areas and locations.

Yvette Ostolaza, Chair of Sidley’s Management Committee, proudly states that this is the largest group of lawyers Sidley has ever elected and promoted in its rich 160-year history. With exceptional business acumen, these legal eagles are ready to take on challenges in the boardroom, courtroom, and beyond.

Let’s take a closer look at a few of the newly minted Sidley partners and their areas of expertise:

– Kenyon Hall from Boston will specialize in Securities Enforcement and Regulatory matters, aiding clients facing investigations and enforcement proceedings from the SEC.
– Ryan M. Hicks from Century City will be diving into Private Equity, guiding clients in mergers and acquisitions across various industries.
– Andrew C. Adair from Chicago will focus on Global Finance, assisting a wide array of clients in commercial finance transactions.
– Sara N. Africano, also from Chicago, will concentrate on Insurance, aiding insurance companies in navigating regulatory hurdles.
– Morgan Branch, also from Chicago, will be handling Product Liability and Mass Torts cases, representing clients in significant trial matters.
– Jackson T. Garvey, also from Chicago, will be delving into Restructuring, guiding individuals and entities through the complexities of restructurings, distressed asset dispositions, and more.

These phenomenal new partners and counsel members are tremendously well-equipped to address the multifaceted legal needs of Sidley’s clients. Congratulations to this exceptional group of lawyers on their well-deserved promotions!