Partner Wade Thomson Recognized as Immigration Law Trailblazer by National Law Journal
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April 4, 2023
The National Law Journal recognized Jenner & Block Partner Wade A. Thomson as a 2023 Immigration Law Trailblazer.
Wade’s profile highlights his collaborative efforts with corporate clients and the National Immigrant Justice Center, the change that has resulted from this concept, and the bearing it will have on the future. He told the publication, “I just saw a clear path to expanding the amount of lawyers involved in helping others. I want to be clear that this is really about making it easier for others to get involved; everyone who I’ve gotten involved already had the desire to help people – facilitating, encouraging, and stewarding that force for good has in turn inspired me and renewed my faith in people.”
When asked what bearing this will have on the future, Wade said, “The pro bono partnership model I believe has also provided a real-life education to many corporate attorneys about immigration issues – my hope is that this will help inform a better immigration system in the future.”
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News
April 4, 2023
The National Law Journal recognized Jenner & Block Partner Wade A. Thomson as a 2023 Immigration Law Trailblazer.
Wade’s profile highlights his collaborative efforts with corporate clients and the National Immigrant Justice Center, the change that has resulted from this concept, and the bearing it will have on the future. He told the publication, “I just saw a clear path to expanding the amount of lawyers involved in helping others. I want to be clear that this is really about making it easier for others to get involved; everyone who I’ve gotten involved already had the desire to help people – facilitating, encouraging, and stewarding that force for good has in turn inspired me and renewed my faith in people.”
When asked what bearing this will have on the future, Wade said, “The pro bono partnership model I believe has also provided a real-life education to many corporate attorneys about immigration issues – my hope is that this will help inform a better immigration system in the future.”
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Related Locations
© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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