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Sidley is a staunch proponent of law firm diversity and inclusion and has been a pioneer in creating opportunities for lawyers of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, 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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Companies, clients and other organizations have long recognized Sidley as a leader in diversity and inclusion. Below is a snapshot of the awards and recognition the firm has received since 2010.

2019

  • “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report

2018

  • Named one of the of Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother
  • “Excellence in Diversity Award,” Discover Financial Law Department  
  • “Outstanding Firm in Advancing Gender Diversity and Inclusion,” Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA 
  • Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum 
  • Named in the Yale Law Women’s 2018 Top Ten Family Friendly Firms Report for category honors in “Leadership & Promotions: At Least 50% of Attorneys Promoted to Equity Partner in 2017 Were Women”  
  • “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report
  • Diversity Award, MetLife

2017

  • Law Firm Award of Excellence, Freddie Mac Legal Division  
  • “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report
  • Ranked #14 on Vault’s list of the “25 Best Law Firms for Overall Diversity”
  • Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
  • “Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Women Lawyers,” Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA
  • 50 Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother magazine
  • A Top Law Firm for LGBTQ Equality, Equality Illinois

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People Who Make a Difference

“While many Asian-American women work in IP in the legal profession, I’ve seen very few getting the larger roles at trials or going on to become lead trial counsel. In many ways, I, along with numerous other Asian-American women litigators I know, are continuing to tackle these challenges on a daily basis.”

Ching-Lee Fukuda
New York

“It was just a happy circumstance that I found this practice. The work is exciting and challenging, and there’s always something new to learn. I happened into a dream job that I didn’t know even existed.”

Paige Holden Montgomery
Dallas

“I think if a business wants to innovate, if it wants to appreciate the objectives of its competitors and its clients, it needs the broadest possible perspective — and I think you get broader perspective by having a diversity of opinion, background, experience and philosophy brought to the table.”

Michael Schmidtberger
New York

“The fact that you have overcome a disability shows your strength and ability to persevere in the face of a great challenge — a greater challenge than typically faced. Letting it be known that you are working in this profession with a disability is not a negative — it’s very much a positive.”

Michael D. Hatcher
Dallas

“I also tell younger women not to be afraid to raise the issue of a reduced schedule because you think somehow it will be an end to your career or you won’t be promoted — because it’s just not true.”

Tanya Landon
Geneva

New York Partner Heidi Levine has made supporting and mentoring young women and minorities — both inside and outside the firm — a hallmark of her career.

Heidi Levine
New York

Pete plays an integral role in diversity and inclusion efforts at the firm.

Peter Kang
Palo Alto

Ching-Lee Fukuda
Ching-Lee Fukuda New York
Paige Holden Montgomery
Paige Holden Montgomery Dallas
Michael Schmidtberger
Michael Schmidtberger New York
Michael D. Hatcher
Michael D. Hatcher Dallas
Tanya Landon
Tanya Landon Geneva
Heidi Levine
Heidi Levine New York
Peter Kang
Peter Kang Palo Alto

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