Liz Schubert

Liz Schubert is a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, where she specializes in derivatives transactions for investment management clients. She is recognized as a leading lawyer in her field and is the founding member of Sidley’s Buy Side Derivatives practice. Additionally, she serves as the global co-chair of Sidley’s Derivatives industry group, which has received numerous accolades, including top-tier rankings in Chambers USA.

Her expertise includes advising some of the largest investment managers on various aspects of derivatives trading, encompassing a wide range of strategies such as long/short equity, private equity, and digital assets. Schubert has been acknowledged as one of the world’s top lawyers in Private Funds by Who’s Who Legal since 2018. She is also a key member of Sidley’s Investment Funds practice, which has been recognized as "Law Firm of the Year" in Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.

Schubert is known for her in-depth knowledge of regulatory and market developments, which informs her work and allows her to provide strategic guidance to her clients. She frequently speaks at industry events, enhancing her reputation as a market leader in her area of expertise.123