Sidley was named a finalist in The National Law Journal’s 2020 “Pro Bono Hot List.” The annual list recognizes the law firms and lawyers dedicated to making a monumental impact on the lives of those in need, tackling some of the weightiest issues of the day and securing justice for the underprivileged communities.
Sidley was recognized for the impact and breadth of its pro bono work, including through its six firmwide pro bono projects: Capital Litigation Project, Political Asylum and Immigrants’ Rights Project, Constitutional Rights and Civil Liberties Project, Veterans Advocacy Project, Pro Bono Project for The Arts and Emerging Enterprises Pro Bono Program. Sidley also was recognized for obtaining a win before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on behalf of the First Amendment Coalition of Arizona and seven death row inmates in a case seeking to bring more transparency to the execution process.