Sidley’s Partnership Promotions Are Off The Charts Thanks To The Firm’s Brand New Nonequity Tier
The firm's embrace of nonequity partners helped produce its largest recent partnership class.
The firm's embrace of nonequity partners helped produce its largest recent partnership class.
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The firm's embrace of nonequity partners helped produce its largest recent partnership class.
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At least so far in 2026.
A federal judge sanctioned the firm and called out a "deeply disturbing" culture of lawyering.
The chair of this top firm says sustainable growth sometimes means knowing what to leave behind.
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Any firm pursuing private equity backing will need to calm fears about culture, independence, and profitability.
The former executive chair at the firm will be free to travel -- and still do work, of course.
As more elite firms embrace nonequity partnership tiers, A&O Shearman may be preparing to follow suit.
Let's just say the partnership ranks are getting a little leaner.
Just because it's been planned, doesn't mean it's not still a jolt.