Sidley Austin LLP fields a deeply established e-discovery and data analytics capability that combines litigation with data strategy Regularly handling matters involving data-intensive volumes, heightened regulatory attention, and novel technology issues, the team’s offering stands out for a measured approach that balances legal risk, proportionality, and data complexity. In Chicago, the department is under the leadership of seasoned duo Colleen M. Kenney and Matt Jackson. Kenney, a highly experienced trial lawyer and e-discovery authority, brings decades of litigation experience to the strategic management of discovery in high-stakes disputes. Advising on large-scale e-discovery and information governance matters, Jackson brings a technology-informed approach to data management in high-volume investigations and litigation.
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Key clients
- Nelson Brothers LLC
- Morgan Stanley
- The Western Union Company
- UMG Recordings, Inc. (Universal Music Group)
- Brunswick Corporation
Work highlights
Represented UMG in a defamation lawsuit involving significant non-traditional sources and data types.
Represented Brunswick Corporation in a lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract.
Represented Morgan Stanley in unsealed False Claims Act lawsuits filed on behalf of multiple states.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Colleen Kenney; Matt Jackson
Other key lawyers
Tom Paskowitz; Laura Jungels