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Sidley Austin LLP

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sidley Austin LLP employs 1,693 lawyers across the United States, according to The Law360 400 (2026).

Office
Chicago, Illinois
Website
sidley.com
Practice areas
Appellate, International trade
Size
1,693 lawyers in the United StatesFirm-wide count, The Law360 400 (2026)
Headquarters
This office
Traces its history to
1866

Chicago, Illinois

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About the firm

About Sidley Austin LLP

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sidley Austin LLP employs 1,693 lawyers across the United States, according to The Law360 400 (2026). Its main areas of practice include appellate and international trade.

It is one of 83 law firms we list in Chicago and one of 396 across Illinois. By U.S. lawyer headcount, it ranks number 3 among the firms we list with an office in Chicago. Chapman and Cutler LLP is listed at nearly the same location.

The firm's website is sidley.com.

Firm profile

Multinational law firm founded in Chicago in 1866 and headquartered at One South Dearborn in the Loop, with about 2,300 lawyers in 21 offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Its practice includes appellate and international trade work.

Sidley Austin LLP traces its history to 1866.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Areas of practice

  • Appellate
  • International trade

From the firm's published profile.

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Sidley Austin LLP: Questions and Answers

Where is Sidley Austin LLP located?
Sidley Austin LLP is in Chicago, Illinois.
How do I contact Sidley Austin LLP?
The firm's website is sidley.com.
What kind of law does Sidley Austin LLP practice?
Appellate and International trade. From the firm's published profile.
How many lawyers does Sidley Austin LLP have?
Sidley Austin LLP has 1,693 lawyers in the United States, according to The Law360 400 (2026). That count covers the whole firm, not only its Chicago office.
Where is Sidley Austin LLP headquartered?
Sidley Austin LLP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. This office is its headquarters.
When was Sidley Austin LLP founded?
Sidley Austin LLP traces its history to 1866, counting the oldest firm it grew from.
Which law firms are near Sidley Austin LLP?
The closest firms in the directory are Chapman and Cutler LLP (same location), Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP (same location) and Jenner & Block LLP (same location).
How can I check that a lawyer at Sidley Austin LLP is licensed?
Lawyers in Illinois are licensed by Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois. Use its Lawyer Search at iardc.org to confirm a lawyer is licensed and in good standing.

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