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December 29, 2014
FINRA Files Comprehensive Research Proposals
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December 24, 2014
Volcker Rule: Conformance Period Extended for Certain Legacy Covered Funds
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December 12, 2014
Sidley Austin LLP Expands With Addition of Consumer Class Actions Group in Los Angeles, Chicago
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December 10, 2014
Sidley Austin LLP Elects 32 Lawyers to its Partnership
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The Firm’s offices are located in key business centers worldwide and staffed with lawyers who work interactively to provide clients with seamless representation in multiple jurisdictions.
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About Sidley
About Sidley
Sidley is a global law firm committed to providing excellent client service, fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual respect, and creating opportunities for lawyers of all backgrounds. With 1,900 lawyers across 18 offices worldwide, talent and teamwork are central to Sidley’s successful results for clients in all types of legal matters, from complex transactions to “bet the company” litigation to cutting-edge regulatory issues.
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Sidley’s lawyers and staff devote more than 100,000 hours to pro bono projects annually, and play a vital role in people’s lives throughout the world, including through death penalty appeals, political asylum matters, civil rights litigation and veterans benefits appeals. We are also dedicated to improving the livelihoods of the world’s poorest farmers and their communities. We recognize our profound responsibility to use our skills and experience to provide services to organizations that otherwise would be unable to afford legal representation.
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November 21, 2014
Sidley’s Pro Bono Program Profiled in Chief Learning Officer Magazine
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Law360’s Pro Bono Firm of 2014: Sidley Austin
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Sidley Helps to Secure Appellate Decision on Fee Waiver Requests
August 2014
Sidley Helps to Secure Victory for the City of Glendale in Dispute over Peace Monument
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Sidley has been a pioneer in creating opportunities for lawyers of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, or beliefs. Our mission is to attract, retain and promote to partnership and leadership outstanding lawyers who reflect the global marketplace and communities that we serve. We are committed to achieving greater diversity and inclusivity, not just for our firm but for the legal profession as a whole.
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Sidley Receives Perfect 100 on HRC’s 2015 Corporate Equality Index
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Sidley Wins Leadership and Excellence in Inclusion and Diversity Award
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Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Name Sidley a 2014 Best Law Firm for Women
July 30, 2014
Sidley Again One of Illinois’ Most “LGBT-friendly” Law Firms
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December 29, 2014
FINRA Files Comprehensive Research Proposals
Securities & Derivatives Enforcement and Regulatory Update
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December 24, 2014
Volcker Rule: Conformance Period Extended for Certain Legacy Covered Funds
Banking and Financial Services Update
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December 22, 2014
CEQ’s Proposed New Draft Guidance for Assessing Climate Impacts in Federal Actions Subject to NEPA: Five Things You Need to Know
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December 22, 2014
EU Court of Justice Settles Debate About Patentability of Inventions Using Parthenotes
Global Life Sciences: EU Update
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December 22, 2014
The Sidley Shale Gas and Hydraulic Fracturing Report
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December 22, 2014
U.S. Bans Trade and Investment with Crimea
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December 18, 2014
The Investment Funds and Advisers 2014 Year-End Client Update Recap
Investment Management Update
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December 18, 2014
US and EU Sanctions Against Russia Increase, While US Sanctions Against Cuba Take a New Direction
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December 17, 2014
New OSHA Reporting Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2015
Employment and Labor Update
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December 22, 2014
Sidley Signs on for Second OnRamp Pilot Program
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December 12, 2014
Sidley Austin LLP Expands With Addition of Consumer Class Actions Group in Los Angeles, Chicago
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December 10, 2014
Sidley Austin LLP Elects 32 Lawyers to its Partnership
Partner Promotions Occurred Across 10 Offices
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December 10, 2014
The American College of Bankruptcy Inducts Sidley Partner Jennifer Hagle as a Fellow
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November 26, 2014
Sidley Austin LLP Represents LDK Solar in Unprecedented Multi-Jurisdictional Restructuring
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November 24, 2014
Sidley Receives Perfect 100 on HRC’s 2015 Corporate Equality Index
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November 24, 2014
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Recognizes Sidley Austin LLP’s 30-Year Partnership with Kanoon Magnet Elementary School
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November 21, 2014
Sidley’s Pro Bono Program Profiled in Chief Learning Officer Magazine
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November 19, 2014
Leading Litigation Lawyer Joins Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago
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