Paige Holden Montgomery

Paige’s recent representations include:

• Representing Rexel USA, Inc. in its acquisition of Talley, Inc., a distributor of wireless infrastructure products, services, and solutions in the U.S.
• Representing U.S. public company with investigations spanning several Latin American jurisdictions, including Mexico and Argentina, into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. 
• Advised a Special Committee and conducted an investigation on behalf of an international energy company on FCPA issues in Mexico and Colombia.  
• Represented an international retailer in internal investigation and risk assessment related to subcontracting and import/export issues in Central America and the Caribbean.
• Represented auto parts manufacturer in internal investigation of possible violations of U.S. laws, as well as potential civil fraud and violations of company policies. 
• Represented auto parts retailer in proceedings with the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Represented public companies in assessment of company policies and compliance programs.
• Represented big-box retailer in internal investigation involving claims of misconduct by CEO.  
• Representing privately owned security company in corporate governance issues. 
• Represented privately held company in trademark litigation matter in Northern District of Texas.    
• Represented public university board in connection with corporate governance reform following a sexual abuse scandal.

A sampling of Paige’s key representations prior to joining Sidley includes:

• Litigation counsel for 13 outside directors of public company in federal securities fraud class action lawsuit in the Northern District of Oklahoma alleging violations of sections 10(b), 11, and 12. The matter settled after mediation.
• Defended private equity investment company in federal securities fraud class action lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas under sections 10(b) and 20(a). The case was dismissed at motion to dismiss.
• Represented public company officer/director in Oklahoma state court claims related to copyright law and breach of fiduciary duty under Delaware law. The case was resolved after mediation.
• Trial counsel in the defense of a US$90 million suit in Dallas County District Court for rescission and damages arising out of plaintiff’s purchase of client’s preferred stock. The court granted summary judgment dismissing all claims.
• Trial counsel in the defense of a suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in which the opponent, an activist hedge fund mounting a proxy fight, sought to compel access to the client corporation’s books and records under Section 220 of the Delaware Corporate Code. After trial, the Court of Chancery dismissed all claims and awarded costs to the defense. The judgment was affirmed by the en banc Delaware Supreme Court. See 922 A.2d 415 (Del. 2007); 2007 WL 907650 (Del. Ch. 2006).
• Trial counsel in the defense of a Texas state court suit, removed to federal district court, in which the hedge fund plaintiffs sought to enjoin the client corporation’s impending exchange of stock and alleging violations of the Investment Company Act. The court dismissed the claims at the motion to dismiss stage.
• Litigation counsel in Bankruptcy Court in Delaware involving numerous claims. Negotiated settlements with key creditors and obtained court approval necessary for plan confirmation. Represented debtors in connection with an internal investigation into the cause of debtors’ trading losses and in connection with various governmental investigations. Plan confirmed.
• National coordination counsel for multidistrict litigation case and over 30 individual and class action cases in multiple states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
• Litigation counsel for large corporate debtor in Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York in adversary proceedings and claim negotiation.
• Represented financial services company in investigation by NASD into company sales model.
• Represented company in a series of actions and arbitrations related to contractual disputes regarding licensed products.
• Successfully overturned judgment and attorneys’ fees award through a motion for new trial in Dallas County District Court.
• Represented private company in internal investigation commenced by shareholder into executive activities.
• Represented company in lawsuit alleging breach of contract and fraudulent inducement. Obtained summary judgment for defendant that was affirmed on appeal.

• Paige is currently a barrister in the Judge Mac Taylor American Inn of Court and has been an associate of the Judge Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court.
• Paige serves as a Dallas chapter co-leader of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association. She also serves as a director of the Girls’ Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas board and co-chaired its 2023 Bold Dreams Breakfast event.