Venable LLP

With more than 1,700 attorneys and over 15 office locations worldwide, Sidley Austin is one of the leading law firms in the United States. It was founded in 2001 by the merger of two law firms, Sidley & Austin and Brown & Wood. The firm has more than 200 years of combined operational expertise in legal services. It serves international capital markets, investment banks, financial institutions and general banking sectors, as well as professional firms, foundations, institutions, associations and individuals. Sidley Austin offers legal advisory and representation services to local, regional, national and international clients on multijurisdictional and cross-jurisdictional matters. Its practice areas include corporate and securities, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization, banking and commercial lending, public finance, real estate and tax planning. In addition, the firm offers legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford legal representation. Sidley Austin was one of four recipients at The National Law Journal s 2006 Pro Bono Awards. The firm maintains an office in San Francisco.