Department profile
Sidley Austin LLP

Corporate Governance

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Sidley Austin LLP

Rankings

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Corporate Governance - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin is frequently engaged by a number of leading national and multinational businesses and non-profits to advise on corporate governance matters. The firm offers an exceptional pedigree in in crisis management and internal investigations, regulatory compliance issues, corporate succession planning and executive compensation, as well as in in ad hoc board oversight and director obligations matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised Columbia University and Columbia Presbyterian Hospital on corporate governance issues arising from an investigation into a sexual abuse perpetrated by a former obstetrician.

Strengths

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  • What distinguishes them is their depth of knowledge and responsiveness.

    Corporate Governance respondentUSA
  • They're thoughtful, pragmatic and responsive. They give me answers, not just what the law says. Plus they're nice and proactive in sending me information and updates.

    Corporate Governance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Holly Gregory
    Band 1Holly Gregory

    Holly Gregory

    Holly Gregory is frequently called upon by clients for governance questions, drawing from her tremendous depth of expertise and track record in counseling leading businesses on the full range of public company advisory matters.

    • She's very experienced and insightful and is a great resource to decipher complex boardroom situations and provide effective advice.

      Corporate Governance respondentUSA
  • Band 2John Kelsh
    Band 2John Kelsh

    John Kelsh

    John Kelsh co-leads the firm's corporate governance group and offers well-honed skills in advising boards, senior executives and major corporates the full gamut of governance and securities law concerns. He also advises on executive compensation matters.

    • I've been very impressed. He's worked through very challenging corporate governance matters and he has a level of insight and sophistication that is unparalleled.

      Corporate Governance respondentUSA
    • He's seen it all and is very thoughtful and willing to engage in conversation. I have complete confidence in his expertise.

      Corporate Governance respondentUSA
    • He's very experienced and there's not much he hasn't seen, so he provides a lot of perspective.

      Corporate Governance respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (2)

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