A Message of Solidarity
The senseless deaths of George Floyd and too many others serve as an unwelcome reminder of the racial injustice and systemic inequality pervasive in our society today. This moment demands that we share a message of solidarity with members of the communities affected by these tragedies: Sidley stands firmly against all forms of hate, bigotry, and violence.
We further reaffirm our commitment to the work we are doing to combat racial injustice and to advance the fundamental principles of equality, inclusion and justice – within our firm, but also in society at large. We are committed to action in support of these principles, in the work that we pursue, the causes we support and in the time our people dedicate to pro bono representation of groups working for social justice.
We know that as an organization, we are better off because of our longstanding commitment to these fundamental principles. Most importantly, we know what is right and just.
As a society, we can and must do better.
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.
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.
2020
- U.S. Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- UK Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report
- Ranked among “Top Firms for Women in Leadership,” Yale Law Women 2020 Top Firms for Gender Equity & Family Friendliness Report
2019
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report
- Best Law Firms for Diversity (2020), Vault
- Named one of the of Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother
- Champions for Disability Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award, American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights
- U.S. Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- UK Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
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
2016
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s CEI report
- 25 “Best Law Firms for Overall Diversity,” Vault
- Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- “Most Pioneering Firm for Female Lawyers,” Chambers Diversity USA Awards
- 50 Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers
- Top Law Firm for LGBT Equality, Equality Illinois
- Law Firm Honoree, Dominican Bar Association 13th Annual Scholarship Gala
- Allstate General Counsel’s “Excellence in Diversity Award”
2015
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s CEI report
- Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- “Most Pioneering Gender Diversity Initiative,” Chambers Diversity
- 50 Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers
- Top Law Firm for LGBT Equality, Equality Illinois
- “Joan Guggenheimer Diversity Champion Award,” JPMorgan Chase
- State Bar Diversity Award, State Bar of California
- IDEA (Innovation, Development, Engagement, Advancement) Award, Association of Legal Administrators
- Diversity Firm of the Year, Benchmark Litigation US Awards
- Diversity Award, MetLife
2014
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s CEI report
- Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- 50 Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers
- Top Law Firm for LGBT Equality, Equality Illinois
- Leadership and Excellence in Inclusion and Diversity (LEID) Award, Morgan Stanley
- Diversity Firm of the Year, Benchmark Litigation US Awards
- Corporate Diversity Award, Association of Black Women Attorneys (ABWA)
- Best International Firm for Diversity, Euromoney LMG Americas, Women in Business Law Awards
- Best International Firm for Work-Life Balance, Euromoney LMG Europe, Women in Business Law Awards
2013
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s CEI report
- 50 Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers
- Top Law Firm for LGBT Equality, Equality Illinois
- Pro Bono Publico Award, LatinoJustice/Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund. Sidley won this award for the firm’s work on an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court in Shelby County, Alabama v. Eric H. Holder (2013) on behalf of LatinoJustice/PRLDEF, the Mexican Legal Defense and Education Fund, and 20 other Latino national organizations in support of the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
- Top Ten Family Friendly Firm, Yale Law Women
2012
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s CEI report
- Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- Top Law Firm for LGBT Equality, Equality Illinois
- 9th Annual International Innovations in Diversity Award, Profiles in Diversity Journal. Sidley was recognized for the Sidley Prelaw Scholars Program
- Most Innovative Gender Diversity Initiative Award, Chambers USA Women in Law Awards
- Diversity Award, AT&T Legal Department
2011
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s CEI report
- Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- 50 Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers
- Top Law Firm for LGBT Equality, Equality Illinois
- Diversity Legal Award, Black Solicitors Network (BSN) UK Diversity Legal Awards. These national industry awards recognize the work of organizations and individuals who are making significant contributions in the area of promoting diversity within, and equality of access into, the legal profession in the UK.
- Top Ten Family Friendly Firms, Yale Law Women
2010
- “Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s CEI report
- 50 Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers
- Top Law Firm for LGBT Equality, Equality Illinois
- Top Ten Family Friendly Firms, Yale Law Women
