Twelve Sidley lawyers were named "Lawyer of the Year" in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The distinction is presented to a single outstanding lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region. The following Sidley lawyers were recognized:
- Sara B. Brody – Corporate Law
- W. Hardy Callcott – Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Charles W. Douglas – Antitrust Law
- Nathan J. Greene – Mutual Funds Law
- Matthew E. Johnson – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Scott R. Lassar – Litigation - Securities
- Pamela J. Martinson – Banking and Finance Law
- Eric S. Mattson – Litigation - First Amendment
- Duston K. McFaul – Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Carter G. Phillips – Litigation - First Amendment
- Debra E. Pole – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Peter R. Steenland, Jr. – Environmental Law