INCLUSION
At Sidley, we believe that a welcoming and inclusive culture is the bedrock of our success. We recognize that bringing together individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens the quality of our legal work and continues to position us as a trusted leader in the legal profession. Our commitment to inclusion not only enriches our workplace but also enhances our ability to fulfill our mission in providing the highest quality legal services for our clients.
We are dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment that empowers every individual, enabling them to reach their full potential. Lawyers and law students from all backgrounds are supported through high-quality educational programs, mentoring, professional development, and affinity initiatives. Our Built to Succeed® Scholarship awards $50,000 to a limited number of second-year law students who show exceptional leadership qualities, have strong academic performance, and whose unique talents will contribute to an inclusive and dynamic law firm.
PRO BONO AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe in leveraging our talent to advance the fundamental principles of equality and justice. Our commitment is not just in words but in actions, as demonstrated by our extensive pro bono work, which amounted to more than 167,000 hours of work in 2024. We have also maintained a long-standing tradition of volunteering our time and resources to various causes that support individuals and communities in need. This includes working in local schools, colleges, and law schools, helping individuals and families who are homeless, providing gifts to underprivileged children over the holidays, and supporting nonprofit and charitable organizations, such as Chicago Cares, New York Cares, KABOOM!, United Way, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, and Cycle for Survival.
SUSTAINABILITY
We are dedicated to doing our part to ensure a sustainable future, conducting business in a responsible and mindful way that creates long-term value for our people, clients, and communities. We aim to minimize our impact on the environment by setting ambitious climate commitments to reduce our carbon emissions, as well as by creating a more sustainable workplace and culture across our global firm. From routine but important acts — such as recycling paper and waste — to impactful legal and pro bono work that empowers businesses and social enterprises alike, sustainability is integral to our operations.
- Sidley named among top U.S. law firms for environmental sustainability efforts — Lamp House Strategy (now part of Chambers and Partners) 2024