Litigation

Partner Terri Mascherin, Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Litigation Department, will speak on June 11 on a panel at the “Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case” seminar sponsored by The Chicago Bar Association.

Chambers USA 2026 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Washington, DC office as a hub of legal excellence, with 29 individual lawyers ranked across 16 key practice areas.

The Chambers USA 2026 guide has recognized Jenner & Block as a leading firm in 40 practice areas, with practice rankings in 17 national and 23 state categories, and 86 lawyers individually recommended across practice areas at the national and state level. Ranked firms and individuals demonstrate qualities most valued by clients, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment.

Illinois civil litigation demands precision. From the first filing to the final appeal, practitioners must navigate a complex and ever-changing web of case law, rules, deadlines, and procedures. 

When a Nevada County prosecutor cited three completely fabricated cases in court—and then blamed "scrivener's errors"—the California Supreme Court had seen enough.

Associate Sarah Lee presented at a conference hosted by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea in Seoul in December. Sarah spoke on two topics: a three-week investment fraud trial that she tried earlier this year, and an overview of prosecutorial ethics in the United States. Sarah was one of 13 former and current prosecutors from the United States, Australia, and Canada to be invited to this years’ conference. 

Century City and Los Angeles Office Managing Partner Brandon Fox and San Francisco Office Managing Partner Reid Schar were named among the “Top 100 Lawyers” in California for 2025 by the Daily Journal. The award features the most exceptional attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and impact through their work.  

Jenner & Block Partners Gianni Servodidio and Rémi Jaffré were honored as The American Lawyer’s Litigators of the Week for securing a multi-court victory on behalf of MSN Pharmaceuticals, clearing the path for the launch of the first generic version of Entresto, a life-saving heart failure medication.

Jenner & Block Partners Gabriel K. Gillett, Howard S. Suskin, and Associate Zoë Higgins Reinstein co-authored an article published in the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Securities Litigation Journal, titled “A Primer on Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits Under New York Law.” The article provides an overview of how shareholder derivative lawsuits are prosecuted and defended in New York. 

Chambers USA 2025 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Washington, DC office as a hub of legal excellence, with 27 individual lawyers ranked across 16 key practice areas. 

The Chambers USA 2025 guide has recognized Jenner & Block’s excellence in its California practice rankings. Chambers now has repeatedly ranked Jenner for its general commercial, white collar, media and entertainment, and intellectual property practices. Chambers also recognized seven California partners in its band of rankings and four California partners as “up and coming” in its rankings.

In the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, Jenner & Block’s New York office is recognized for excellence across four ranked practice areas and multiple highly ranked lawyers.

The Chambers USA 2025 guide has recognized Jenner & Block as a leading firm in 38 practice areas, with practice rankings in 15 national and 23 state categories, and with 81 lawyers recommended across practice areas at the national and state level. Published annually, Chambers USA ranks outstanding lawyers and law firms across the United States based on in-depth market analysis and independent research.

Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Energy Practice Suedeen Kelly spoke at Decarb Summit’s Higher Education: Advancing Sustainability & Decarbonization Summit on March 25.  

Jenner & Block Partners Elizabeth Edmondson and Joanna Wright have been named to Crain’s New York Business’ 2025 “Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys” list. The annual list recognizes “the litigators and trial attorneys who ensure access to the civil justice system and further commercial activity in the region.” According to the publication, the honorees “are a talented cohort, shaping precedent and advocating for their clients across industries and issues.” 

The 2025 Chambers Global guide ranked Jenner & Block as a leading law firm in four practice areas: Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets (Band 2); Corporate Crime & Investigations (Band 3); Derivatives (Band 3); and Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) (Band 3). The firm's Energy practice saw notable advancement in this year's rankings.

In an article for Law360, Partner Will Weaver, Associates Isabel Farhi and Ben Hand, and Policy Assistant John Menton examine the increasing intersection between litigation and regulatory risks that are reshaping the legal landscape in the US, a trend anticipated to intensify under the current Trump administration.

Carter Phillips, one of the most prolific US Supreme Court advocates of our time, joined Jenner & Block Partner and Trial Tested host, Terri Mascherin to share insights about arguing before the nation’s highest court. With 90 cases argued, Phillips discusses the impact of oral arguments versus briefs on case outcomes, the art of anticipating questions, and shifts in courtroom dynamics over the past four decades. Phillips also emphasizes the importance of rigorous writing and practical experience

Jenner & Block alumnus, Bob Byman, joined Jenner & Block Partner and Trial Tested host, Terri Mascherin, to reflect on his career of high-profile, complex litigation cases and a Supreme Court argument that reversed a Ruth Bader Ginsberg decision – all delivered with a sharp wit and keen insights. They discuss the importance of resilience in facing challenges, emphasizing a career rooted in both civic duty and professional achievement. Byman also shares the personal significance of his pro bono w