Six Sidley Lawyers Recognized in Variety’s 2025 “Dealmakers Impact Report”

Six Sidley lawyers have been recognized in Variety’s 2025 “Dealmakers Impact Report,” which annually celebrates the top negotiators in the entertainment industry, including lawyers, financiers, executives, and entrepreneurs. Variety lauded the Sidley team, stating that “Sidley Austin’s deep bench of deal¬making pros functions as true partners to their clients.”

The following Sidley lawyers have been honored:

• Luke R. Ashworth
• Eric H. Geffner
• Matthew C. Thompson
• Russell G. Weiss
• Evie Whiting
• Emily Zipperstein

Sidley has a long-established presence of advising clients, companies, and talent across the entertainment, sports, and media industries. Drawing on decades of experience as a full-service firm, we help clients navigate their most complex and high-stakes legal and business challenges—from transformative M&A transactions and capital raises to sophisticated joint ventures, financings, and cutting-edge distribution and other commercial deals. Sidley also provides strategic counsel on tax, regulatory, restructuring, and high-profile litigation matters, delivering practical, results-driven solutions at every stage of growth.