Diversity
"Sidley's diversity and inclusion strategy centers on increasing our diversity, strengthening our inclusive culture and providing opportunities for all lawyers to thrive at the firm. We work to accomplish these goals with a comprehensive, forward-thinking approach that has earned Sidley a reputation as a diversity leader in the legal profession. Talent Development Early Outreach Our pipeline programs begin as early as elementary school and continue through college with our signature, award-winning Sidley..."
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Law Firm Diversity Database
Each law firm’s Diversity Survey responses are also published in the Law Firm Diversity Database. The database currently includes ten years of survey data and information on more than 250 law firms. Through this online tool, you can make side-by-side comparisons of diversity metrics, gauge firms’ progress over time, and measure their performance against industry-wide benchmarks. Open to participation by any law firm with offices in the United States, the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey has become the industry standard for tracking law firm efforts to increase diversity within the profession.
One South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 853-7000
Management Committee Chair: Larry A. Barden
Firm Hiring Partners: Anthony J. Aiello (Chicago), John J. Kuster (NY), Gordon D. Todd (DC)
Total No. Attorneys 2019:
2K - 2.5K
All Offices
1st year: $190,000
2nd year: $200,000
3rd year: $220,000
4th year: $255,000
5th year: $280,000
6th year: $305,000
7th year: $325,000
8th year: $340,000
Summer associate: $3,700/week
Summer Associate Offers:
136 out of 136 (2Ls) (2018)
No. of Summer Associates:
143 total (136 2Ls; 7 1Ls)
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