The 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation, which annually recognizes the leading litigation law firms and lawyers in the United States, ranked Sidley in nine national categories:
- Appellate
- Bankruptcy
- Commercial
- Competition/antitrust
- Insurance
- International arbitration
- Product liability and recall
- Securities
- White collar crime
The publication further recognized Sidley as “Highly Recommended” in the following jurisdictions:
- California
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- New York
- Texas
The guide also recognized 15 lawyers as “National Practice Area Stars”:
- Steven M. Bierman
- Raymond A. Bonner
- Sara B. Brody
- Marinn Carlson
- Richard A. Cederoth
- Maja Eaton
- Kristin Graham Koehler
- Joseph R. Guerra
- Peter D. Keisler
- Benno Kimmelman
- Yvette Ostolaza
- Carter Phillips
- Debra E. Pole
- Karen A. Popp
- Barry W. Rashkover