“Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Counseling Clients through a Crisis,” New York State Bar Association

On June 12, 2020, Jenner & Block Partners Michele L. Slachetka and Ali M. Arain presented a CLE webinar for the New York State Bar Association. They summarized best practices for effectively counseling business and corporations through periods of internal and external crises. They also shared tips and strategies for structuring law firm legal teams, managing communications with corporate clients and public relations teams, and developing a coordinated legal response and strategy in dynamic environments. Ms. Slachetka is a member of the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation Practice. She has represented individuals and public and privately-held companies in sensitive internal and government investigations and in federal and state court litigation. She is also a co-author of a chapter on “Crisis Management” for the treatise Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts. Mr. Arain is an experienced litigator who represents clients in high-stakes business disputes in both state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in financial services-related litigation and internal investigations.

“Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Counseling Clients through a Crisis,” New York State Bar Association

On June 12, 2020, Jenner & Block Partners Michele L. Slachetka and Ali M. Arain presented a CLE webinar for the New York State Bar Association. They summarized best practices for effectively counseling business and corporations through periods of internal and external crises. They also shared tips and strategies for structuring law firm legal teams, managing communications with corporate clients and public relations teams, and developing a coordinated legal response and strategy in dynamic environments. Ms. Slachetka is a member of the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation Practice. She has represented individuals and public and privately-held companies in sensitive internal and government investigations and in federal and state court litigation. She is also a co-author of a chapter on “Crisis Management” for the treatise Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts. Mr. Arain is an experienced litigator who represents clients in high-stakes business disputes in both state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in financial services-related litigation and internal investigations.

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Event

Associate Steven Arango to Speak at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair

On September 18, Associate Steven Arango will speak on a panel at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair (VLCF), the only legal career fair in the United States dedicated to veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses.

September 18, 2026

Publications

In American Banker, Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon Weighs in on OCC's Handling of Fintech Bank Charter Applications

Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon spoke with American Banker about how the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is approaching bank charter applications from fintechs, amid a growing wave of companies seeking charters from federal regulators.

August 18, 2026

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Partner David Greenwald to Speak at PLI Program on Privilege and AI

On August 17, David Greenwald will speak at "Fitting New “Tech” Into the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection," a virtual program hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).

August 17, 2026