Sidley has been shortlisted in two categories at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America 2026, recognizing the firm’s innovative approaches to professional development and complex dispute resolution.
The firm was recognized for the following initiatives:
- “Innovation in People and Skills” – Deal Ready: Sidley’s innovative, year-long training program for first-year corporate associates to develop essential transactional skills.
- “Innovative Lawyers in Disputes” – Protecting Big 12 Governance: Led by Natali Wyson, the Sidley team successfully navigated a high-stakes governance dispute involving the Big 12 Conference, securing its practical objective within 24 hours of filing a federal complaint, without the need for a court ruling on the merits.
Co-hosted by the Financial Times, the Innovative Lawyers Awards recognize law firms and legal professionals advancing innovation across the legal industry. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on December 7, 2026, in New York City.
