Sidley Austin LLP’s Post

Today marks a historic first for Sidley. As oral arguments begin at the U.S. Supreme Court, senior managing associate Peter Bruland becomes the first associate in Sidley’s history to argue before the nation’s highest Court. In a feature by Law.com, Peter shares the extraordinary team effort behind Rivers v. Guerrero (formerly Rivers v. Lumpkin) — from rediscovering forgotten precedent to refining briefs late into the night. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3DXKEsY.

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Congratulations Peter! The headline is so grammatically incorrect…. Peter is not the firm’s first associate as the wording implies. Do better, journalists.

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A sign of a strong firm culture that believes in developing talent. Well done

Lisa Gochman

Author of "At the Altar of the Appellate Gods: Arguing before the US Supreme Court (a memoir)" (Indiana Univ. Press 2022)

3mo

Congratulations!

Noah Steinsapir

General Counsel at Mad Engine Global, LLC.

3mo

Inspiring stuff, very cool!

Carter G. Phillips

Premier Supreme Court Practitioner and Chair Emeritus at Sidley Austin LLP

3mo

My immediate reaction to Peter’s argument was that I should retire. He is already better than I ever was. Just a fantastic argument.

Rose Mintrone

Legal Secretary at Sidley Austin LLP

3mo

Cheering you on

Jacquelyn Fradette

Litigation Partner at Sidley Austin LLP

3mo

Very proud of you Peter! Congrats!

Kenneth Irvin

Partner, Co-Chair Energy Practice Team at Sidley Austin LLP

3mo

Great job Peter - takes a lot of fortitude to stand at the podium. Well done!

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