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Sidley reports Forbes recognition for Yvette Ostolaza and Carter Phillips
Sidley announced that Forbes had included Yvette Ostolaza and Carter Phillips in its 2026 America’s Top Lawyers list. The firm described their work as encompassing business litigation, crisis management, internal investigations and appellate advocacy, and identified Ostolaza as chair of its management committee.
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- Sidley said Ostolaza also served on its executive committee.Sidley Austin
- The firm said Phillips had argued 82 Supreme Court cases while at Sidley.Sidley Austin
- Sidley said Phillips had argued nine additional Supreme Court cases while serving in the solicitor general’s office.Sidley Austin
- The firm reported more than 150 federal appellate arguments by Phillips.Sidley Austin