The document provides a history and overview of Sidley Austin LLP's New York office from its founding in 1914 to celebrating its first 100 years in 2014. It discusses key events like representing Kenneth Cole Productions in 2012, establishing the Four Freedoms Park memorial to FDR in 2013, and having nearly 400 lawyers in the New York office by 2014. It also highlights the office's commitment to diversity, pro bono work, and community involvement through partnerships with groups like New York Cares.

1. R E P R E S E N T I N G
style
In 2012, Sidley represents
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
in its going-private transaction.
Style is born in the New York
Garment District. It remains
the world’s fashion capital
for designers, couture houses
and showrooms.
Workers pulling racks down the street
was commonplace during the heyday
of clothing manufacturing.

2. LET
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The park commemorates
FDR’s speech which asked
U.S. citizens to support the
fight for universal freedoms
for all during World War II:
Freedom of Speech, Freedom
of Worship, Freedom from
Fear and Freedom from Want.
In 2013, Sidley plays a
significant role in establishing
the New York memorial to
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
at Four Freedoms Park.

3. FEW FIRMS LAST
100 years
We share this honor with
other centennial New York City
icons including Grand Central
Station, the Brooklyn Bridge,
Central Park and the running
of the first subway cars.
As we mark 100 years, Sidley’s
New York office ticks with
nearly 400 lawyers. The firm
has more than 1,800 lawyers
in 19 offices worldwide.

4. Chadbourne, Hunt
& Jaeckel Founded
Chadbourne, Hunt,
Jaeckel & Brown
Brown, Wood, Fuller,
Caldwell & Ivey
Brown, Wood, Ivey,
Mitchell & Petty
1955
1976
1914
1920
Sidley &
Austin Opens
in New York
City
1982
Merger with
Tufo & Zuccotti
Becomes
Brown & Wood
“ Wall Street Meets Main
Street” – Sidley Austin
Brown & Wood
1986
2001
Firm Moves to
Equitable Life Building
on Seventh Avenue
The Firm Becomes
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley New York Office
Celebrates its
First 100 Years
2002
2006
2014YOU ARE HERE
THE
ROUTE

5. WE PERSONIFY
diversity
The firm wins the Catalyst
Award, recognizing
commitment to retain and
promote women in the
workplace, in 2005. In 2014,
we receive the Corporate
Diversity Award from the
Association of Black Women
Attorneys.
Our lawyers speak
over 30 languages,
in addition to the
language of the law.

6. Among many other
organizations, we are
proud to provide pro bono
support to the United Way
of New York City.
In 2013, Sidley lawyers and
staff donate more than
100,000 hours to pro bono
projects.
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7. partnering
TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE
We are an ardent supporter
and longstanding board
member of New York Cares.
The firm is a proud recipient
of the 2008 New York Cares
Leadership award. In 2010,
the firm institutes its new
Corporate Responsibility
Program, launching volunteer
initiatives throughout New
York City including our
Sidley Service Day.

8. REAL ESTATE
LIFE SCIENCES
We enter our next century
with a diverse pool of
legal talent ready to continue
to serve our clients and
community in many areas.
OUR next
century
LITIGATION
Asset Management
Global Finance
M&A
Private Equity
TAX
Real Estate
L I F E S C I E N C E S
& Financial Services
INSURANCE
BANKRUPTCY
Regulatory
ASSET
MANAGEMENT
LITIGATION
TAX
GLOBAL FINANCE
Securities/Capital Markets
Private Equity