It is with deep sadness that the legal and academic communities announce the passing of Joshua G. DuClos, a partner in the M&A and private equity practice at Sidley Austin’s Century City office and adjunct professor at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. DuClos built a distinguished career in private-equity and merger & acquisition (M&A) law. Colleagues at Sidley noted his role in advising both sponsors and portfolio companies on complex transactions. For instance, he led the firm’s deal team in a $236 million SPAC business combination, illustrating his command of major markets and client expectations. In his public commentary, DuClos…