Sidney Smith McClung

Sidney McClung is a trial lawyer who represents companies and their boards in complex commercial litigation, government enforcement actions, and internal investigations.

Sidney has significant trial experience and has handled matters at all stages of litigation, from pleadings and fact and expert discovery through dispositive motions, trial, and post-trial proceedings. Sidney's litigation practice includes complex contract and business disputes, insurance coverage claims, and high-stakes cross-border matters.

Sidney has successfully represented clients in Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement actions involving alleged accounting fraud and other violations of the securities laws; bribery, including alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); and anti-money laundering (AML). She has conducted internal investigations in more than a dozen countries around the world.

Sidney also advises clients on building and maintaining effective corporate compliance programs, including conducting risk assessments, drafting policies and procedures, delivering risk-based training, and remediating identified compliance issues.

Sidney maintains an active pro bono practice. She has represented Afghan refugees seeking asylum and unaccompanied minors from Central and South America seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile status.

Sidney serves on the Firmwide Inclusion and Advancement Committee. She also serves on the board of directors of SPARK!, a nonprofit focused on fostering creativity in children.