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Sidley Austin LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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For more information on the Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/us/services/commercial-litigation-and-disputes

For more information on the Securities and Shareholder Litigation practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/securities-and-shareholder-litigation

For more information on the White Collar Crime and Government Investigations practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/white-collar-government-litigation--investigations

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin is a full-service firm with excellent strengths in litigation disputes, drawing from a strong team of expert trial lawyers across California and nationwide. It offers particularly strong capabilities in consumer class action defense, alongside broader experience in areas including financial services and media and entertainment litigation. The firm is regularly called upon in securities litigation and has a well-deserved reputation for its strengths representing underwriters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP represented Morgan Stanley in litigation alleging violations of the California False Claims Act in connection with the sale and remarketing of variable rate debt securities over the course of more than ten years.

Strengths

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  • We have received quality service from Sidley Austin.

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  • Sidley has an established practice of seasoned professionals who facilitate and expedite matters.

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  • The team is extremely knowledgeable and well networked. They are also good at flagging risks that we're not thinking about.

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  • Sidley Austin is extremely responsive and easy to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michelle Doolin
    Michelle Doolin

    Michelle Doolin

    Michelle Doolin has a considerable depth of experience handling class actions concerning alleged breaches of consumer, privacy and advertising laws.

    • Michelle is a very capable attorney. She is knowledgeable, gets great results and is cost-effective.

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  • Sara B. Brody
    Sara B. Brody

    Sara B. Brody

    Sara Brody is a leading choice for public companies and senior officers and directors facing complex securities class actions and derivative suits.

    • Sara Brody is great in litigation defense. She is really knowledgeable and communicates effectively to drive consensus and progress.

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    • Sara isn't afraid to tell us no, which we really appreciate. She is effective and no-nonsense.

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    • Sara's experience is evident and executive teams greatly value her expertise. She provides a sense of calm and understanding to the process.

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  • Amy Lally
    Amy Lally

    Amy Lally

    Amy Lally has experience defending corporate clients in a diverse range of industries, with a particular specialty in privacy class actions and false advertising claims. She is the global co-leader of the firm's consumer class actions practice.

    • Amy's clarity of message and ability to be commercial are unparalleled.

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    • Amy is an excellent litigator and a strong strategist.

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    • Amy Lally is an expert in class actions.

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  • Jaime A Bartlett
    Jaime A Bartlett

    Jaime A Bartlett

    Jaime Bartlett is noted for her expertise acting for issuers and their executives in shareholder class actions, derivative suits and fraud claims.

    • Jaime Bartlett is extremely detail-oriented, responsive, and a clear communicator during all steps of the process.

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    • Jaime has a very calming demeanor that is helpful in the litigation space.

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  • Matthew J Dolan
    Matthew J Dolan

    Matthew J Dolan

    Matthew Dolan is a partner in Sidley's Palo Alto office. He regularly represents individuals and corporate entities in shareholder class action and derivative suits.

    • Matt Dolan is a real securities law guru. I feel comfortable relying on his experience and expertise.

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