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What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin has a well-regarded appellate practice, with a skilled and well-supported bench of litigators able to handle cases ranging from complex business cases to high-profile public interest matters. The group demonstrates outstanding credentials appearing before the Supreme Court, alongside significant abilities in state and wider federal appellate work. It counts a number of household names in the financial services, life sciences and industrial sectors among its clients, alongside an active practice representing individuals in civil rights disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin represented the San Carlos Apache Tribe before the US Supreme Court, in a dispute over funding for Native American Tribes which administer their own health care programs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carter Phillips
Carter Phillips
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Carter Phillips is considered a leading choice for appellate disputes heard before the Supreme Court, having argued almost 90 matters across the full gamut of constitutional, administrative and business issues. His wide-ranging practice includes significant expertise in intellectual property matters, including notable experience in disputes before the Federal Circuit.

There's not much uniformity to understanding the judges, but that's the most standout thing about Carter - he does his routinely. He knows the judges and that is a huge factor.

Carter is a remarkably intelligent lawyer. His advocacy is terrific, he hits all the buttons when arguing and is right on when he predicted what the issues would be. He was extraordinary.

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