Until the layoffs of 2009, I was very glad to work at Sidley Austin - Anonymous employee Sidley Austin Employee Review

4.0
Aug 28, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The staff was very experienced and worked well across the shifts, information was shared freely and there was an atmosphere of ease.

Cons

Sometimes we didn't have all of the equipment to do the job satisfactorily. Implementation of new software could take a long time.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Working on top tier matters in the industry

Cons

Hours are too long and irregular

1.0
Jul 24, 2026
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Pros

The folks who have been at Sidley for 3+ years are great.

Cons

HORRIBLE leadership and management at the firm. The workday integration was a mess, and new CHRO has really tanked the company culture. They are also only giving out 3% raises the year the firm has record profits. Associates are burnt out and mean to staff. They underpay staff and then wonder why their best talent is leaving.

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