Sidney Smith McClung

Sidney McClung helps companies, boards of directors, and individuals navigate complex litigation, government enforcement actions, and investigations.

Sidney has successfully represented clients in Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement actions related to 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 across the globe.

Sidney also has significant experience litigating complex contract and business disputes and insurance coverage claims, including high-stakes cross-border matters. Sidney is adept at coordinating with local counsel to develop and execute a consistent global litigation strategy to achieve the client's objectives across jurisdictions.

Sidney is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - International (CCEP-I). She regularly counsels clients on implementing effective corporate compliance programs, including conducting risk assessments, drafting policies and procedures, delivering innovative and risk-based training, and remediating identified compliance issues.

Sidney has an active pro bono practice, including representing Afghan refugees seeking asylum and unaccompanied minors from Central and South America seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile status.

Sidney is a member of the Firmwide Inclusion & Advancement Committee. She is also a member of the board of directors for SPARK!, a nonprofit focused on fostering creativity in children.