Sidley Austin Introduces New ‘Managing Associate’ Titles Amid Mixed Internal Reception



Sidley Austin, one of the world’s top law firms, has introduced ‘Managing Associate’ titles as part of its Build to Lead development program. According to management committee chair Yvette Ostolaza, the firm has already seen 869 attorneys step through this program, garnering “extremely positive” internal reviews. Despite these encouraging numbers, the new titles have not gained widespread popularity within the firm. The hesitance could stem from traditional structural preferences in such prestigious environments, where titles carry significant weight and historical significance.

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