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Amy Lally is a Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, where she teaches Trial Advocacy. She is also a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, specializing in complex commercial litigation, class actions, and regulatory compliance. Her practice focuses on consumer protection, privacy law, and Proposition 65 litigation. She serves as co-leader of Sidley’s Consumer Class Actions practice and is a member of its California Privacy Task Force.
Education:
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1998
- B.A., Boston College, 1995 (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key National Honor Society)
Research Interests:
Lally’s work centers on litigation strategies in consumer class actions, privacy law (including CCPA/CPRA), Proposition 65 compliance, and regulatory challenges in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. She advises clients on mitigating litigation risks through proactive policies and protocols.
Awards & Recognition:
- Chambers USA: Food & Beverages (2024–2025) and California Litigation (2025)
- Law360 MVP for Class Action (2021)
- Daily Journal ‘Top Women Lawyers’ (2024)
- Lawdragon ‘500 Leading Litigators’ (2022)
Advising & Pro Bono:
Lally leads high-stakes litigation defense and advises on strategic transactions. Her pro bono work includes securing mental health care for separated migrant families (a landmark 2019 injunction) and advocating for timely CalFresh approvals.
Labs/Teams:
She is part of Sidley’s Consumer Class Actions group and chairs its Proposition 65 Clearinghouse Advisory Board. She also contributes to the Cambridge Food Law Forum and USC Institute for Corporate Counsel.
