As an employment litigator, Sydney partners with clients in the higher education, healthcare, life sciences, and private equity sectors to help them navigate complex legal matters. Her approach is defined by meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast focus on achieving favorable outcomes. Sydney leverages extensive experience in all stages of litigation, from strategic motion practice and in-depth legal research to preparing key witnesses for depositions and trial. This background, combined with her ability to navigate complex procedural issues, allows her to develop robust case strategies for her clients.

Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Sydney clerked for Chief Judge Virginia Kendall of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, drafting judicial opinions on employment discrimination, breach of contract, and fiduciary duty cases. She also gained valuable experience at a multinational law firm in Chicago as a litigation associate, managing written advocacy and discovery for high-stakes commercial litigation, defamation, and product liability cases.

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