LAUREN DE LILLY works on a variety of commercial litigation and disputes cases, with her primary focus in trademark, advertising, and copyright law, where she assists clients to defend against class actions and to protect intellectual property rights. Lauren works with a broad range of clients, including those from the media and entertainment, consumer products and retail, real estate, private equity, and financial services industries. She has substantial experience in all stages of litigation and investigations, from initial fact investigation and drafting pleadings, through discovery and dispositive motion practice, to trial and post-trial work.
Lauren was recognized by Variety in its 2022 “Legal Impact Report,” which each year profiles lawyers who have made a significant impact on the entertainment industry through their work. Prior to joining Sidley, Lauren served as a law clerk at the USC Office of the General Counsel. Lauren earned her J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where she was Editor in Chief of the Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal. She graduated with a B.A., summa cum laude, in Political Science and American Studies and Ethnicity, also from the University of Southern California.