Atty. Michael Anthony Peluso

Atty. Michael Anthony Peluso

Michael Anthony Peluso is a lawyer practicing general practice, financial markets and services, global finance and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Anthony Peluso at a glance

Michael Anthony Peluso is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009) and Kansas (2026). Educated at The University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2009) and Cornell University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Anthony Peluso is a lawyer practicing general practice, financial markets and services, global finance and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Michael Anthony Peluso's law office located?
Michael Anthony Peluso's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael Anthony Peluso has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Michael Anthony Peluso earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
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Education

J.D.
The University of Chicago Law School
- 2009
B.A.
Cornell University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009
Kansas
Admitted: 2026

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