“The Coming Wave? Navigating Enforcement Risks Associated with the Use of Alternative or Sensitive Data,” TechGC

On February 6, Partners Kali Bracey, Joseph L. Noga, Michael W. Ross, Damon Y. Smith and Kate T. Spelman presented a CLE program at a private event hosted by TechGC in New York. TechGC is an independent, invitation-only community for general counsels of leading venture capital funds and technology companies. The program addressed the increasing government scrutiny of companies’ use of alternative or sensitive data to make key decisions, particularly those involving consumer or financial services, with a focus on what general counsel should do to anticipate and protect against inquiries by state and federal agencies. To facilitate an engaging dialogue, the program began with a short presentation summarizing relevant laws and enforcement activity and was followed by a table-by-table discussion of the issues led by each speaker.

“The Coming Wave? Navigating Enforcement Risks Associated with the Use of Alternative or Sensitive Data,” TechGC

On February 6, Partners Kali Bracey, Joseph L. Noga, Michael W. Ross, Damon Y. Smith and Kate T. Spelman presented a CLE program at a private event hosted by TechGC in New York. TechGC is an independent, invitation-only community for general counsels of leading venture capital funds and technology companies. The program addressed the increasing government scrutiny of companies’ use of alternative or sensitive data to make key decisions, particularly those involving consumer or financial services, with a focus on what general counsel should do to anticipate and protect against inquiries by state and federal agencies. To facilitate an engaging dialogue, the program began with a short presentation summarizing relevant laws and enforcement activity and was followed by a table-by-table discussion of the issues led by each speaker.

News and Insights

Event

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

Event

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

Recognition

Jenner & Block Rises in American Lawyer Rankings for Summer Associate Experience

Jenner & Block ranked 14th nationally in The American Lawyer’s 2026 Summer Associate Satisfaction Survey, jumping 10 spots from last year. The annual survey measures summer associate satisfaction at US law firms based on ratings provided directly by summer associates across key firm qualities.

October 2, 2026

Publications

Partner Ashley Callen Discusses Potential Congressional Investigations in Reuters

Partner Ashley Callen was quoted in a Reuters article examining how Democrats could ramp up congressional investigations into Trump family business dealings if they win control of the House or Senate in the 2026 midterm elections this November.

September 30, 2026

Event

Associate Steven Arango Addresses North Korean IT Worker Threat in Talks to Business Executives for National Security Members in Texas

On September 29 and 30, Associate Steven Arango led luncheon discussions titled "North Korea's IT Worker Threat: Corporate Risk and Response" for Business Executives for National Security (BENS) members in Dallas and Austin, Texas, speaking to an audience of CEOs, CISOs, and other senior leaders from the national security, finance, and healthcare sectors.

September 2026