Sidley Austin LLP has elected 24 partners to its partnership, effective January 1, 2016. Amongst the new partners is Michele Tagliaferri, a complex litigation specialist in the Brussels office of the US firm.
“Our new partners share a strong dedication to the core values of our firm and exemplify Sidley’s commitment to excellent client service, integrity, diversity and collegiality,” said Larry Barden, chair of Sidley’s Management Committee. “These emerging leaders are an integral part of the future of this firm and we are incredibly proud to welcome them into the partnership.”
“These very talented young lawyers are embarking on an exciting phase of their careers and we congratulate each of them on achieving this well-deserved milestone,” said Carter Phillips, chair of Sidley’s Executive Committee. “I am very proud to call each one of them my partner. The hard work and enthusiasm of this diverse class of new partners demonstrates their deep commitment to our clients and the communities we serve. We sincerely look forward to their leadership and contributions over the coming years.”
Michele Tagliaferri specializes in white collar criminal matters, enforcement actions, litigation, anti-corruption and anti-bribery and data privacy. He is licensed to practice law in New York, Washington, D.C., Italy and Belgium. Prior to joining the Brussels office, he practiced at the Washington DC office of Sidley Austin.
