Abigail B. Molitor, ’15, John White, ’16, and Caroline Wong, ’16, Elected Partner at Sidley
Sidley Elects Partnership Class of 29 and Counsel Class of 15 Across Europe and U.S.
Sidley is pleased to announce the names of its 29 newly-elected partners and 15 newly promoted counsel listed below by office and area of practice. These attorneys will become partners and counsel at Sidley effective January 1, 2026.
“This is an exceptional group of lawyers that have been elected to partner and promoted to counsel,” said Yvette Ostolaza, Chair of Sidley’s Management Committee. “Each of them has demonstrated the attributes that are necessary to practice at the highest levels of our profession. Whether representing clients in the courtroom, leading significant transactions, or advising them in the boardroom, each of them have earned the trust and respect of our partnership and our valued clients. Congratulations on this extraordinary accomplishment during an exciting time in the legal profession.”
“This newly promoted class of highly regarded partners and counsel indicates our sustained growth as an elite firm,” said Brian Fahrney, Chair of Sidley’s Executive Committee. “We continue to foster the growth of talented lawyers who meet the needs of their clients day in and day out. Thank you for your commitment to Sidley, and we celebrate your success.”
The new Sidley partners are as follows:
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Abigail B. Molitor, Commercial Litigation and Disputes, focuses her practice on a range of litigation and regulatory matters, often involving complex financial, accounting, and securities issues. She has substantial experience representing accounting and professional services firms in litigation and regulatory matters before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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John White, Insurance, advises leading insurance companies and private equity firms on their most significant transactions, with a focus on M&A and reinsurance as well as sidecar structures and other investment vehicles. He has advised on a broad range of transactions across the United States, Bermuda, Asia, and Europe.
Caroline A. Wong, Securities and Shareholder Litigation, represents companies and their directors and officers in complex, high-stakes litigation, with a focus on securities and shareholder matters, ERISA class actions, and related investigations. She is frequently sought after for her experience as a legal writer and oral advocate, having led the strategy for more than 80 briefs on critical motions and appeals. Clients rely on her ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable strategies, and to drive matters toward efficient and favorable resolution.
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