Building on a century of success, Jenner & Block’s nationally recognized Appellate and Supreme Court practice proudly represents clients in their most important matters in the United States Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and State appellate courts across the country. Our lawyers handle cases ranging from high-profile disputes for major corporations to front-page social issues for organizations and individuals. In today’s increasingly complex and changing legal and regulatory environment, the need for wise, creative, and experienced appellate counsel has never been more important.
In addition to our work in the appellate courts, we also regularly represent clients in regulatory matters and other government-facing litigation that calls for sophisticated analysis and advocacy. Our appellate lawyers also collaborate closely with trial lawyers to develop legal strategies early in a case that can secure a win. By staying ahead of—and helping to shape—emerging issues, we help clients navigate changes in the federal and state regulatory landscape and develop successful long-term business strategies. We also have an extensive practice representing clients as amici curiae in matters of importance.
Experience
- Obtained a Seventh Circuit ruling affirming an Illinois federal court decision dismissing all claims against Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in an investor suit over Cboe’s alleged failure to prevent manipulation of its volatility index.
- Secured a US Supreme Court win for an inmate challenging Georgia’s execution method, ensuring litigants can challenge cruel and unusual methods of execution. Our client is the first litigant to prevail in the Supreme Court on an execution method claim in more than 15 years.
- Secured back-to-back appellate wins in a dispute over Native American gaming on behalf of the Cayuga Nation when a Second Circuit panel unanimously ruled in its favor in July 2021 and the US Supreme Court subsequently denied a New York village’s cert petition in a gaming rights dispute.
- Defeated antitrust claims in a lawsuit alleging medical supply price fixing in the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on behalf of McKesson.
- Represent Native American tribes before the US Supreme Court in Haaland v. Brackeen. Our team is defending the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
- Won a victory on behalf of the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters and others when the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the state constitution prohibits partisan gerrymandering. This win guaranteed that the 2022 congressional elections were held under fair maps in North Carolina. The case is now on appeal to the US Supreme Court.
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Secured a victory for the Cayuga Nation when the Second Circuit agreed with a lower court that federal law blocked the village of Union Springs from enforcing its anti-gambling ordinance on the reservation.
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Represent Detroit casinos in a case before the DC Circuit regarding the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ efforts to purchase land for a new casino.
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