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Sidley Austin

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Sidley Austin reviews

4.1

67% would recommend to a friend

(687 total reviews)
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Brian Fahrney | Yvette Ostolaza

68% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

Sidley Austin has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 687 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sidley Austin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

687 reviews
5.0
Jan 19, 2009

This is a very relaxed place for a large law firm.

Associate
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is competitive and the firm is relatively prestigious. As far as large law firms go, this one is also relatively laid back and very collegial. Finally, while this is a business and needs to be run as such, quality-of-life issues do seem to receive some welcome attention.

Cons

As with any large law firm, the hours can be very long. Also, the office space is not quite up to current standards. Upgrades are planned but will probably be postponed pending improvement in the current economic climate.

3.0
Jun 11, 2008

Good place to start your career.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

24 days off per year, not including holidays. Health insurance very good & reasonable.

Cons

No communication between staff and management. Management makes decisions w/o input from staff.

4.0
Jun 11, 2008

Top flight firm that demands a lot of its attorneys, but treats them and pays them well

Associate attorney
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Top Chicago firm prestige, potential for high quality of work, lots of interesting co-workers in a very team-oriented atmosphere, lots of good/great exit options, some really great attorneys who really care about the firm and are often invested in associates' success. If you want to be in Chicago this name is hard to beat and has the perception of being a little friendlier than the other mega-firms in town. Training is top-dollar.

Cons

extreme hourly expectations, large masses of associates, junior associates somewhat overlooked and have the potential to be pigeon-holed. Constant associate turnover creates lack of continuity on projects. Sometimes feels like practice groups are isolated.

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