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Sidley Austin LLP

E-Discovery & Information Governance

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Sidley Austin LLP

Rankings

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E-Discovery & Information Governance - USA

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin offers broad strengths across information governance and e-discovery work, regularly advising clients on high-stakes litigation matters and sensitive internal and regulatory investigations. The team is experienced in advising on a range of major product liability, antitrust and fraud matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented Nelson Brothers in drafting and negotiating the Protective Order, the ESI Protocol, the TAR Protocol and all other aspects of e-discovery in a pending litigation matter.

Strengths

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  • Sidley Austin has excellent knowledge, depth of experience and is practical.

    E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
  • Sidley’s breadth of experience provides a real-world perspective that is invaluable in tackling complex data issues, providing deep legal insight but also practical, business-oriented solutions.

    E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
  • Sidley provide us strong support and I can reach them at any time on any issue.

    E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
  • Sidley really get into the weeds and know how to navigate complex issues and the data.

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  • Sidley Austin has one of the best e-discovery practices in the country with some of the greatest minds in that field. Their service and responsiveness are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Colleen M. Kenney
    Band 1Colleen M. Kenney

    Colleen M. Kenney

    Colleen Kenney has a highly regarded e-discovery and information governance practice and is distinguished by her ability to assist with class actions across a wide category of cases, including product liability and antitrust disputes.
    • Colleen is great. She is super responsive, practical and doesn't just take the safest, easiest way but looks at the nuances and gives practical advice.

      E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
    • Colleen is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with. She brings business acumen and savvy to the table that many lawyers do not have. She is smart and not afraid to dig into complex facts.

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    • Colleen is well known in the e-discovery community as one of the top lawyers in this field.

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    • Colleen is a very quick thinker, very knowledgeable, and really knows how judges think. She has a great perspective on how to do things practically.

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    • Colleen is a deep thinker about e-discovery issues. She is up to speed on all technical issues, is extremely practical and has real commerciality in her advice.

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  • Band 4Matt Jackson
    Band 4Matt Jackson

    Matt Jackson

    Matt Jackson brings a breadth of experience to e-discovery, advising corporate clients on a broad range of storage, deletion and wider compliance and litigation matters.

    • Matt has a keen understanding of the business impact of e-discovery decisions and provides pragmatic, forward-thinking advice that aligns legal strategy with broader corporate goals.

      E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
    • Matt is a very detailed orientated and practical lawyer, he's also incredibly knowledgeable in the field of e-discovery. He always gives pragmatic advice that's actionable.

      E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
    • Matt is a very sophisticated and communicative expert.

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    • Matt is an expert in e-discovery, is highly intelligible, able to bring efficiency and cost saving to processes, and can see all angles and perspectives.

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    • Matt provides outstanding client service and combines deep technical expertise with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach. He is highly responsive and transparent to his client and stakeholders.

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