Congratulations to Brian Fahrney, who has been named Chair-Elect of Sidley’s Executive Committee. Currently, Mr. Fahrney is global co-leader of Sidley’s M&A and Private Equity practice and a member of the Management and Executive Committee, and represents both acquirers and sellers in a wide variety of public and private merger and acquisition transactions including complex carve-outs, take privates, cross-border transactions, spinoffs, and leveraged acquisitions. He will continue practicing law and serving clients while chairing the Executive Committee. Mr. Fahrney will succeed Mike Schmidtberger, who has served as a member of the Executive Committee since 2002 and as its Chair since January 2018. Mr. Schmidtberger is slated to transition from that position in April 2025 as required under the Firm’s partnership agreement. He will remain a partner in the Firm’s market-leading Investment Funds practice. Read more here, https://bit.ly/4engj49.
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As part of Sidley’s Constitutional Rights and Civil Liberties Project, we work closely with many civil rights advocacy organizations across the U.S. to protect and defend the constitutional rights and civil liberties of all people, especially those most subjected to marginalization, persecution, or profiling. In 2023, Sidley’s pro bono practice worked through the courts, administrative agencies, and legislatures to safeguard, promote, and expand individual rights and civil liberties — including working with the ACLU to win a significant First Amendment victory on behalf of our client Aurora Pride; collaborating with firm clients to obtain compassionate release for medically vulnerable prisoners; and partnering with Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law as part of the Northwestern Supreme Court Clinic, which gives law students the opportunity to work on cases pending before the Supreme Court. #ProBono #ProBonoFriday
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🎉 Cheers to 110 years of excellence in New York! Last week, Sidley’s New York office, home to more than 500 lawyers, hosted its biennial partner dinner in celebration of another year of success in the city and beyond. The evening featured a fireside chat with Henry Timms, founder of #GivingTuesday and new global CEO at Brunswick Group, and Nancy Chung, our NY office managing partner. They discussed innovation, leadership, AI, and the future of long-standing institutions. Special thanks to Mike Schmidtberger and Yvette Ostolaza for their inspiring welcome remarks.
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We are thrilled to welcome more than 290 associates across Sidley’s U.S. offices this fall. We look forward to the diverse perspective and talents this group will bring to the firm — and to having them join us for New Associate Orientation in Chicago next month! #SeeYourselfAtSidley
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Sidley partner Kai Haakon E. Liekefett, co-chair of the firm’s Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense practice, recently sat down with Bloomberg TV to discuss the landscape of shareholder activism. Watch here as he weighs in on the impact of the upcoming presidential election — and shares his views on current trends and dynamics among activists. #ShareholderActivism #CorporateDefense
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Congratulations to Sidley partners Alyssa Grikscheit, Matthew Clemente, and Simón Navarro González, who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of LACCA Approved, a Latin Lawyer publication. The the three partners were recognized by the guide in the Corporate and M&A, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Arbitration categories, respectively. Read more on their practices here, https://bit.ly/483NEP5.
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Sidley has been named among Above the Law’s Most Desirable Law Firms in a new survey in partnership with Lateral Link. Sidley received an overall Tier 1 ranking, and was listed as among the “most desirable” firms for partners, associates, and litigators. Sidley is proud to offer a collegial and collaborative environment with an emphasis on professional growth and development. Learn more about the latest opportunities here: https://bit.ly/4eYpl7h. #SeeYourselfAtSidley
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The European digital health landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by significant advancements in artificial intelligence and robust government support. In our latest trends report, Sidley lawyers Josefine Liv Sommer, Eva von Mühlenen, LL.M., and Francesca Blythe share their timely takes on the on the top 5 current industry trends shaping what’s next in digital health and AI. Read the full report at: https://bit.ly/3ZTYAfV. #DigitalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #LifeSciences #Cybersecurity #MedTech
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Congratulations to Sidley partners Holly J. Gregory, Kai Haakon E. Liekefett, and Sonia Gupta Barros, who have been named to the 2024 NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 100 Governance Professionals list — recognizing the trio among the most influential directors and governance professionals in the boardroom and in the corporate governance community. Read more on their practices here, https://bit.ly/4eVvJwk.
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Sidley has been ranked in 10 national practice area categories — including in Tier 1 in six categories — in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation, reflecting the firm’s broad dispute resolution capabilities. Additionally, 49 Sidley lawyers received commendations. The guide lauded Sidley as a “full-service powerhouse,” praising the firm for the depth and breadth of its litigation capabilities. Read more here, https://bit.ly/47XDKyh.