Margaret Allen

Margaret Allen is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP in Dallas. She has established herself as a fierce litigator and leading authority on noncompetition, employment, and workplace issues. Her approach is proactive, strategic, and client-centered, and she works tirelessly to ensure that her clients win. In addition to her impressive track record in the courtroom, Margaret is a skilled negotiator known for achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients, time and time again. She also advises boards and board committees conducting internal investigations about alleged executive wrongdoing on matters ranging from financial fraud, harassment, and whistleblower claims.
In 2022 and 2023, Margaret was ranked as a leading employment lawyer by Chambers USA, and Benchmark Litigation named her as a Labor and Employment “Future Star” in 2023 and a “Labor & Employment Star” in 2022. She received her J.D. from Northwestern School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Michigan.