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Hille Sheppard co-leads Sidley’s global securities and shareholder litigation practice. During more than 27 years at Sidley, Hille has firmly established herself as one of the nation’s top securities litigators. She is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA for securities litigation (2021–2022) and was named by Law360 as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law and was profiled in that publication on July 22, 2016. Hille was named by BTI Consulting as a 2020 Client Service All-Star and a 2022 All-Star MVP.

Hille’s practice focuses on high-stakes litigation, including defending companies and their officers and directors in securities and RICO class actions, shareholder derivative litigation and commercial disputes, as well as SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings. Hille also helps companies and their boards navigate shareholder demands and conducts Special Committee investigations. Hille also regularly counsels many clients concerning potential exposures, indemnification and how best to position themselves for litigation.


+1-312-853-7850

Hille R. Sheppard

Partner
Sidley
Chicago, IL

Practice Area: Securities and Shareholder Litigation

BTI Client Service All-Star History

  • 2022
All-Star

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"She is a mix of two styles. She’s practical but she will shoot from the hip if and when needed. It is a balance. She brings a knowledgeable, skilled and practical approach."
"Hille is very forward thinking and proactive. She makes sure I’m thinking about the things I need to be thinking about."
"She is always reaching out and does a great job putting teams together for us."
"Hille is very smart and understands complex issues quickly."
"She sees the big picture and the implications of decisions on our business."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"I thoroughly prepare for each case and take into consideration potential implications ongoing legal matters can have on my clients’ businesses. I always aim to go beyond protecting my clients’ interests in current matters, looking ahead to anticipate upcoming challenges"

– Hille R. Sheppard

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Hille Sheppard co-leads Sidley’s global securities and shareholder litigation practice. During more than 27 years at Sidley, Hille has firmly established herself as one of the nation’s top securities litigators. She is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA for securities litigation (2021–2022) and was named by Law360 as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law and was profiled in that publication on July 22, 2016. Hille was named by BTI Consulting as a 2020 Client Service All-Star and a 2022 All-Star MVP.

Hille’s practice focuses on high-stakes litigation, including defending companies and their officers and directors in securities and RICO class actions, shareholder derivative litigation and commercial disputes, as well as SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings. Hille also helps companies and their boards navigate shareholder demands and conducts Special Committee investigations. Hille also regularly counsels many clients concerning potential exposures, indemnification and how best to position themselves for litigation.

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+1-312-853-7850

Hille R. Sheppard

Partner
Sidley
Chicago, IL

Practice Area: Securities and Shareholder Litigation

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Hille Sheppard co-leads Sidley’s global securities and shareholder litigation practice. During more than 27 years at Sidley, Hille has firmly established herself as one of the nation’s top securities litigators. She is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA for securities litigation (2021–2022) and was named by Law360 as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law and was profiled in that publication on July 22, 2016. Hille was named by BTI Consulting as a 2020 Client Service All-Star and a 2022 All-Star MVP.

Hille’s practice focuses on high-stakes litigation, including defending companies and their officers and directors in securities and RICO class actions, shareholder derivative litigation and commercial disputes, as well as SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings. Hille also helps companies and their boards navigate shareholder demands and conducts Special Committee investigations. Hille also regularly counsels many clients concerning potential exposures, indemnification and how best to position themselves for litigation.

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