Students for Fair Admissions: Immediate Post-Decision Analysis Webinar

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On June 29, 2023, Jenner & Block hosted a webinar immediately following the US Supreme Court’s decisions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/University of North Carolina (SFFA). In the webinar, Partners Ishan Bhabha, Lauren Hartz, and Matthew Hellman analyzed the decision and provided their perspectives on its scope, the immediate consequences for institutions of higher education, and what to expect next with regard to litigation and enforcement.

Jenner & Block’s Education Practice has been at the forefront of these cases, representing numerous schools in SFFA and providing thought leadership on the risks surrounding race-conscious admissions programs. We look forward to continuing to help our clients in the wake of these important decisions.

With Jenner & Block’s proud tradition of addressing high-impact social and equity issues in courts across the United States, and a passion for protecting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our society, our Organizational Values and Strategy Task Force is at the forefront of assisting clients of all types as they navigate the potential impacts of SFFA. Access the Organizational Values and Strategy Resource Library.

Students for Fair Admissions: Immediate Post-Decision Analysis Webinar

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On June 29, 2023, Jenner & Block hosted a webinar immediately following the US Supreme Court’s decisions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/University of North Carolina (SFFA). In the webinar, Partners Ishan Bhabha, Lauren Hartz, and Matthew Hellman analyzed the decision and provided their perspectives on its scope, the immediate consequences for institutions of higher education, and what to expect next with regard to litigation and enforcement.

Jenner & Block’s Education Practice has been at the forefront of these cases, representing numerous schools in SFFA and providing thought leadership on the risks surrounding race-conscious admissions programs. We look forward to continuing to help our clients in the wake of these important decisions.

With Jenner & Block’s proud tradition of addressing high-impact social and equity issues in courts across the United States, and a passion for protecting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our society, our Organizational Values and Strategy Task Force is at the forefront of assisting clients of all types as they navigate the potential impacts of SFFA. Access the Organizational Values and Strategy Resource Library.

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Amanda Shafer Berman to Speak on Energy and Administrative Law at WEN-DC Webinar

As the Supreme Court's new Term begins, Jenner & Block Partner Amanda Shafer Berman will join a Women's Energy Network of Washington, DC (WEN-DC) webinar on how the Court's decisions are shaping the energy sector.

October 14, 2026

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Partner Amanda Shafer Berman Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Senate Permitting Overhaul Bill

Partner Amanda Shafer Berman was quoted in an October 5 Bloomberg Law article, "Permitting Deal Gives Projects Defense Against Litigation Delays," on the Senate's new permitting overhaul package and its expected impact on litigation over federal permitting reversals.

October 2026

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Partner John Storino to Speak at Sandpiper Partners' “AI and Outside Counsel Guidelines Roundtable”

On October 8, Partner John Storino will serve as a panelist at the “AI and Outside Counsel Guidelines Roundtable,” hosted by Sandpiper Partners in Chicago.

October 8, 2026

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Partner Meghan Greenfield to Speak on Supreme Court Climate Case at Edison Electric Institute's Fall Legal Conference

On Wednesday, October 7, Partner Meghan Greenfield will speak on a panel titled "Boulder County v. Suncor Energy: What the Supreme Court's Climate Case Means for the Energy Industry" at the Edison Electric Institute's Fall Legal Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

October 7, 2026

Publications

The Form Rules Everything: A Seventh Circuit Ruling on ERISA's Substantial Compliance Doctrine

Partner Joseph Torres and Special Counsel Jennifer Beach authored an article for Employee Relations Law Journal examining the Seventh Circuit's decision in Packaging Corp. of America Thrift Plan for Hourly Employees v. Langdon, a ruling that addresses both the standard of review in ERISA interpleader actions and the continued viability of the substantial compliance doctrine for changing plan beneficiaries.

October 5, 2026