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 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 superior legal advice for our clients.
We cultivate a positive and supportive work environment that empowers every individual 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 SIDLEYGIVES
Sidley contributes significant global resources to pro bono matters across a broad spectrum of worthy causes. In 2025, our lawyers and business professionals devoted more than 160,000 hours to serving those most in need — working on immigration litigation, representing political asylum seekers, and addressing issues tied to political unrest and inequality issues.
Through SidleyGives, the firm’s social responsibility program, we support communities through local nonprofit partnerships. The program gives our lawyers and business professionals opportunities to contribute their time and talent toward the public good. 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 partnering with 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
Sidley works to advance a sustainable future by conducting business responsibly and by creating 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 one of America’s Greenest Companies — Newsweek 2026