Sidley Austin LLP has announced the addition of Paul Boehm as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office, where he will serve as a global co-leader of the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice. Boehm joins Sidley after more than two decades at Williams & Connolly LLP, where he was a litigation partner. ([sidley.com](https://www.sidley.com/en/newslanding/newpressreleases/2025/12/first-chair-trial-and-leading-product-liability-lawyer-paul-boehm-joins-sidley-as-partner?utm_source=openai))
Boehm is recognized for his extensive experience in product liability and mass tort litigation, representing large pharmaceutical companies and multinational corporations in complex multidistrict litigation and high-profile trials. His role at Sidley will involve leading the strategy for complex multidistrict litigations and coordinated state court litigation, as well as overseeing trials and providing strategic advice throughout the course of litigation. ([sidley.com](https://www.sidley.com/en/newslanding/newpressreleases/2025/12/first-chair-trial-and-leading-product-liability-lawyer-paul-boehm-joins-sidley-as-partner?utm_source=openai))
Sidley’s management committee chair, Yvette Ostolaza, commented on the hire, stating that Boehm is “a star litigator and trial lawyer,” and expressed enthusiasm about his decision to join the Sidley team. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/sidley-austin-snags-williams-connolly-litigator-paul-boehm?utm_source=openai))
Kristin Graham Koehler, managing partner of Sidley’s Washington, D.C., office, highlighted Boehm’s addition as a significant enhancement to the firm’s capabilities, noting that his experience will “fit in nicely with our outstanding product liability and mass tort practice.” ([globallegalinsights.com](https://www.globallegalinsights.com/news/sidley-welcomes-product-liability-and-mass-torts-co-head/?utm_source=openai))
Sidley’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice is recognized for its role in significant product liability litigations, defending clients in state and federal courts, and serving as lead counsel in multidistrict litigations and state-coordinated proceedings. ([sidley.com](https://www.sidley.com/en/services/product-liability-and-mass-torts?utm_source=openai))
Boehm’s arrival follows Sidley’s recent recognition as a finalist in multiple categories at the 2025 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards, including “State Award ‒ District of Columbia” and “Environmental Firm of the Year.” Additionally, partner Jennifer L. Saulino was shortlisted for “Product Liability Litigator of the Year” and “Trial Lawyer of the Year.” ([sidley.com](https://www.sidley.com/en/newslanding/newsachievements/2025/01/sidley-shortlisted-for-five-categories-at-the-2025-benchmark-litigation-us-awards?utm_source=openai))
With Boehm’s addition, Sidley continues to strengthen its litigation capabilities, particularly in the area of product liability and mass torts, reinforcing its position as a leading firm in this practice area.