Sidley partner Teresa Wilton Harmon has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2022 “Midwest Trailblazers.” The special supplement honors lawyers in the U.S. Midwest who have made significant marks on the practice, policy, and technological advancements in their sector.
Teresa was recognized for her work in the fintech arena, where she enlists the tools of financial and commercial law to help clients build, navigate and finance blockchain, cryptocurrency, and other digital asset platforms.
Teresa was also recognized for her innovative leadership. Teresa is the managing partner of Sidley’s 1,300-person Chicago office. She is highly focused on growth strategies for the new economy, developing talent, and creating an inclusive environment. Teresa’s clients include several of the nation’s largest banks, leading corporations, fintech companies, and clearing organizations in innovative lending and securitization transactions, collateral and risk management initiatives, default planning, and insolvency.