Sidley Austin LLP
About Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLP is a respected presence in 13 local jurisdictions in the US, with 182 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 131 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 1983, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Advertising Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Consumer Law
- Derivatives and Futures Law
- Environmental Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Professional Malpractice Law
- Tax Law
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Sidley Austin LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in America:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Chicago, Illinois
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- Miami, Florida
- New York, New York
- Palo Alto, California
- Portland, Maine
- San Diego, California
- San Francisco, California
- Washington, District of Columbia
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Recognized Lawyers at Sidley Austin LLP
Jason L. Kropp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Jason L., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Deas is an associate in the Global Finance practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Houston office. He has extensive experience representing commercial banks in a multitude of significant lending financings, primarily for energy companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
Hye Kyoung Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Hye Kyoung, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hye Kyoung is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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