Sidley Secures Presidential Pardons for Two Clients

Sidley successfully assisted clients Joshua Davis and Aaron Rudolf in obtaining presidential pardons, providing extraordinary relief in connection with prior convictions under the Clean Air Act.

The firm represented Mr. Davis in securing his pardon following a single Clean Air Act violation. Sidley also represented Mr. Rudolf as co-counsel in obtaining his pardon for the same offense.

The pardons follow broader advocacy by Sidley on the scope and fairness of criminal enforcement under the Clean Air Act. In September 2025, Justin Savage testified before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding the rise in these criminal prosecutions, the need for clear statutory authority and fair enforcement, and Mr. Davis’ and Mr. Rudolf’s cases.

The Sidley teams were led by Justin Savage and included Gordon Todd, Brittany Bolen, Hannah Posen, Riley Desper, and Peter Whitfield, as well as alumna Rose Quam-Wickham. The firm congratulates the teams on this outcome and is glad to have assisted both clients in obtaining this relief.