Sidley Austin LLP Secures Complete Defense Verdict for Monsanto in High-Profile Roundup Trial
Sidley Austin LLP partners Paul Boehm, Michelle Ramirez, and Morgan Branch have been recognized as Litigators of the Week by The American Lawyer for successfully defending Monsanto in a significant Roundup trial in Missouri state court. Following nearly six weeks of proceedings, a St. Louis County jury delivered a unanimous defense verdict after less than two hours of deliberation. This case marks the first Roundup trial to reach a jury since the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2026 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell. The Sidley Austin team discussed their trial strategy, the crucial role of scientific evidence, and the collaborative effort that led to this outcome in an interview with The American Lawyer.
