Greater Los Angeles Managing Partner
Sidley Austin
Dan Clivner is the managing partner of Sidley Austin’s Greater Los Angeles operation and a member of the executive committee. He previously co-led the firm’s M&A and private equity practices, advising leading private equity firms, public companies, and boards on complex corporate transactions. Clivner is recognized in the Chambers USA 2025 Directory for Private Equity Buyouts in California.
First Job: Junior counselor at a local summer camp
Favorite charity or cause: Public Counsel
Favorite book: “Kane and Abel” by Jeffrey Archer
Favorite pastime or hobby: Traveling around the world
Favorite restaurant for business: The Grill on the Alley in Beverly Hills
Favorite quote: “Life is long” or “Judge by the verdict, not by the deliberations.”
YEARS ON LA500: 3 Years on the LA500
