Alston & Bird Expands Footprint with New Chicago and Los Angeles Offices, Bolstered by Key Sidley Austin Hires

Alston & Bird announced a significant expansion, setting up shop in Chicago and opening a second office in Los Angeles. This strategic move includes the addition of a trio from Sidley Austin, known for their expertise in real estate transactions and M&A. Chairman Richard Hays noted that these new partners “will contribute significantly to dynamic practice areas that have been longtime strengths of our firm while ushering in a new era of growth in two important U.S. markets.” For more details on this development, read the full announcement here.