Sidley Austin LLP
About Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLP is a leading law firm with 261 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 71 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Sidley Austin LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Labor and Employment Law - Management, and Advertising Law.
Sidley Austin LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Sidley Austin LLP has 224 rankings in practice areas including: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, and Trademark Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
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
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- 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
Amy L. Mahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Amy L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Amy L. Mahan since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amy L. Mahan is held by other lawyers.
Gilbert T. Smolenski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Gilbert T. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gilbert T. Smolenski since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gilbert T. Smolenski is held by other lawyers.
Wayne G. Zeringue III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Wayne G. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Wayne G. Zeringue III since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Wayne G. Zeringue III is held by other lawyers.
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