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Jenner & Block was founded in 1914 and now boasts over 450 attorneys in four offices throughout the country. Over nine decades, Jenner & Block’s reputation as one of the most effective law firms in the nation has been established by consistently delivering excellent business and transactional advice and counsel and by securing exceptional victories for our clients.
As we look forward to celebrating a century of success in serving clients, one thing remains constant: our values-driven culture which motivates all who work at Jenner & Block and keeps us proudly dedicated to our mission of:
- Providing exceptional service to our clients
- Offer uncompromising focus on quality and professionalism
- Committing ourselves and the Firm to public service
- Fostering superior talent
- Respecting our people
- Creating an equitable and diverse workplace
- Acting as “One Firm”
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353 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-3456
312-222-9350
312-527-0484 FAX
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Jenner & Block is headquartered in Chicago, which is known for its neighborhoods, world-class architecture and miles of Lake Michigan lakefront.
In 2009, the Firm moved to a new office tower at 353 N. Clark Street. Employees enjoy a number of amenities in the new building including internal parking, fitness club, a facility for on-site dining, take-out and catering, dedicated concierge services, and window offices and conference rooms offering the highest levels of emerging technologies and breathtaking floor-to-ceiling views of the Chicago skyline.
- Founded in 1914
- An established presence in the Chicago legal community for more than 95 years
- Approximately 320 attorneys
- Home to 13 Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, two former U.S. Attorneys, numerous former federal prosecutors and a former general counsel of a Fortune 10 company
- 80 Illinois “Super Lawyers”
- 25 “America’s Leading Lawyers” by Chambers USA
- Leaders in national and local bar associations
- One of the 5 largest firms in Chicago
- Magnet for talented associates
- Many served as editors of their law school journals
- Associates have clerked for the 6th Circuit, 7th Circuit, 9th Circuit, 10th Circuit, 11th Circuit, D.C. Circuit, and numerous state courts
- Recent high profile matters
- Lehman Bankruptcy: Chairman Anton R. Valukas appointed Examiner in Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the largest bankruptcy in history
- GM Restructuring: Represented GM in its 2009 sale of substantially all of its assests to a newly-formed entity sponsored by the U.S. Treasure in connection GM's voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 relief
- Formation of North American Breweries: Represented KPS Capital Partners, LP in its formation of North American Breweries, Inc. a national platform for investments and growth in the beer and malt beverage industries
- Ventas Jury Verdict: Secured a $101 million federal court jury verdict for leading healthcare real estate investment trust Ventas
- Qui Tam: Secured dismissal of a $90 million qui tam action brought against Olin Corporation
- Consolidated Industries: Achieved successful rulings and a $69.5 million settlement in a lengthy fradulent transfer case for the bankruptcy trustee of Consolidated Industries
- Landmark Civil Rights Challenge: Pioneered a pro bono challenge of racial inequity in the State of Illinois' educational funding scheme
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633 West 5th Street
Suite 3500
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2054
213-239-5100
213-239-5199 FAX
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Jenner & Block’s Los Angeles office is downtown in the landmark Library Tower at 633 West Fifth Street—near the principal federal and state courthouses and within walking distance of prime cultural, entertainment, and dining venues. It is is led by two prominent local attorneys, Rick Richmond and Brent Caslin.
More information about the opening of the Firm’s L.A. office is available at http://www.jenner.com/LA.
- Established in April 2009
- Over 10 attorneys and growing
- Founding partners are former Kirkland & Ellis partners with top-tier commercial litigation experience
- Home to a former Associate White House Counsel and a nationally-acclaimed leader in policyholder side insurance coverage litigation
- Magnet for talented associates
- Experienced laterals from top-tier firms
- Half of our associates have clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals
- Practice Highlights
- Class Actions, Complex Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Trade Secret and Copyright Litigation and Counseling
- Recent high profile matters
- Pacific Rim Practice: Represented several Japanese companies in U.S. disputes, including international arbirtration and litigation matters involving the high tech industry and international finance
- Global Warming Litigation: Represented an international energy company in a series of precedent-setting lawsuits
- Entertainment Litigation: Represented owners of creative content against a series of websites for on-line copyright piracy
- Policy Holder Practice: With the "Dean of the policyholder bar" in its ranks, represented companies seeking insurance coverage in large cases around the country.
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919 Third Avenue
37th Floor
New York, NY 10022-3908
212-891-1600
212-891-1699 FAX
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Our office in New York City brings the Firm's unique tradition of excellence and public service to the city.
- Established in 2005
- Approximately 40 attorneys
- Home to numerous former federal prosecutors, the former General Counsel of 3M, and the former director of the DOJ Enron Task Force
- Magnet for talented associates
- Nearly all served as editors of their law school journals
- Associates have clerked for: the 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 6th Circuit, 11th Circuit, DC Circuit, SDNY, EDNY, District of Massachusetts, District of New Jersey, EDMO, U.S. Supreme Court (2010)
- Practice highlights
- Bankruptcy, Complex Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Securities Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense
- Recent high profile matters
- Lehman Bankruptcy: Chairman Anton R. Valukas appointed Examiner in Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the largest bankruptcy in history
- Cutting Edge Securities Cases: Obtained a landmark $431 million award against Credit Suisse in an auction-rate securities fraud suit before FINRA
- Steinbeck Copyright Win: Successfully put to rest a decades-long legal battle over the rights to many of novelist John Steinbeck's best-known works
- Viacom/Google: Represent Viacom in groundbreaking copyright suit against YouTube/Google
- Major Entertainment Disputes: Defend clients in high profile entertainment disputes involving prominent recording companies, music publishers and artists including Ludacris, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Lil Wayne
- Adelphia Litigation Trust: Serve as General Counsel to the litigation trust formed to prosecute, among other claims, Adelphia's multi-billion dollar claims against the company's pre-petition lenders that allegedly assisted the Rigas family in perpetrating a massive financial fraud
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1099 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001-4412
202-639-6000
202-639-6066 FAX
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Our office in Washington, DC, offers the opportunity to work as a Jenner & Block attorney in the nation’s capital, addressing the most complex legal and policy issues facing the nation.
- Established in 1982
- Approximately 80 attorneys
- Home to numerous former federal prosecutors and federal defenders, and former senior level attorneys at the SEC, DOJ, and FCC
- Several former partners appointed to senior level positions in the DOJ by the Obama administration
- Magnet for talented associates
- Nearly all served as editors of their law school journals
- Associates have clerked for the U.S. Supreme Court, various Circuit Courts, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and numerous other federal and state courts
- Practice highlights
- Appellate and Supreme Court, Creative Content, First Amendment, Government Contracts
- Recent high profile matters
- Precedent-Setting Supreme Court Cases: Played key role in some of the most high-profile U.S. Supreme Court decisions in recent history, including successfully arguing MGM v. Grokster, Nextwave v. FCC and Lawrence v. Texas; argued 21 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court in the past seven terms; associate argued pro bono case before U.S. Supreme Court, securing landmark immigration law win Nken v. Holder
- Major Government Contract Cases: Successfully protested award of $1 billion NASA satellite contract to Honeywell competitor
- Stellar First Amendment Record: Achieved a perfect record in representing the video game industry to strike down nine state laws regulating "violent" games
- Viacom/Google: Represent Viacom in groundbreaking copyright suit against YouTube/Google
- Cutting Edge Entertainment Litigation: Obtained $1 billion ruling in litigation over satellite radio royalty rates
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