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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
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Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Jenner & Block Launches Alumni Portal
Jenner & Block’s alumni program launched a new alumni portal for former firm lawyers, available now at jennerationsalumni.com.
Jenner & Block Named a Top 3 Firm in Law360's 2025-2026 US Supreme Court Scorecard
Jenner & Block ranked among the top three firms in Law360's annual scorecard of which firms argued most frequently before the US Supreme Court during the 2025–26 term.
Partner Lucy Blake Featured in Forward Law Review on UK's Proposed Modern Slavery Report
London Partner Lucy Blake was featured in Forward Law Review, where she commented on the UK government's proposed overhaul of the Modern Slavery Act 2015's corporate reporting regime - the biggest changes to section 54 since it was introduced. Lucy's insights highlight the shift toward mandatory disclosure, board-level accountability, and financial penalties for organisations and public authorities that fail to comply.
Recognitions
Chicago Associate Christina Lopez Recognized with Chicago Bar Foundation’s Weigle Award
Associate Christina Lopez has been honored by the Chicago Bar Foundation with the Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award at its Pro Bono & Public Service Award Luncheon.
Jenner & Block Named a Leader in Pro Bono by The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block has been named a leader in pro bono in The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Report, ranking in the top three nationally and #1 internationally for a second consecutive year.
Tony Barkow Named Finalist for Office Managing Partner of the Year by New York Law Journal
Tony Barkow, Managing Partner of Jenner & Block's New York office, has been named a finalist for the Office Managing Partner of the Year award in the New York Law Journal's New York Legal Awards 2026.
Publications
Partner Joanna Ludlam Featured in City AM on Pressure for Wider ICO Overhaul
Partner Joanna Ludlam - Chair of Jenner & Block's London Public Law and Crisis Management Practice, Co-Chair of the firm's Global Hearing Preparation and Global Crisis Management and Strategic Risk practices, and Co-Chair of the firm's Investigations Department - was featured in City AM's examination of the mounting pressure for a broader overhaul of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) following John Edwards' resignation.
Partners Charles Riely, Todd C. Toral, and Martin Glass authored a guest article for Private Equity Law Report examining the US Supreme Court's June 11, 2026, ruling on the scope of private rights of action under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Katya Jestin Discusses Relationship Building and Her Path to Law in ABA Journal
In a recent "My Path to Law" profile, Partner Katya Jestin shares the experiences that shaped her career, from prosecuting the Mafia as a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York, to running a busy white collar defense practice, to representing Guantánamo Bay high-value detainee Majid Khan in a pro bono matter.
Podcasts
Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon was featured on the Fintech Layer Cake podcast, where she discussed how fintech enforcement and prosecution actually work in practice, and what exposes fintechs and banks to regulatory risk.
Partner Rachel Alpert was recently featured on the American Bar Association's National Security Law Today podcast, where she discussed how the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has evolved, and why its use to justify tariffs is drawing scrutiny.
Ambassador Keith Harper Featured on Lawyering Peace Podcast
In a recent episode of Lawyering Peace, Partner Keith Harper, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council, discussed how making human rights a core part of peace negotiations is key to durable peace.
Client Alerts
Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II—But Compliance Obligations Remain, As Does Enforcement Risk
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DoW) announced the immediate suspension of the Phase II requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which had been scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026. The suspension, memorialized in a memorandum dated July 10, 2026, and signed by DoW Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies, also halts the pending Phase III and Phase IV implementation milestones and directs a comprehensive, 60-day review of the program.
The EU Anti-Corruption Directive: What You Need to Know
Directive (EU) 2026/1021 (the Directive) is the most far-reaching development in European anti-corruption law in more than two decades. It harmonises the criminal anti-corruption laws of the participating Member States by establishing a single set of criminal offences, penalties, and prevention duties.1
On June 22, 2026, President Trump signed two Executive Orders establishing an updated comprehensive federal framework for quantum information science and technology. The first order focuses on security—requiring federal agencies and government contractors to upgrade their encryption systems to withstand attacks from future quantum computers, before those computers arrive. The second focuses on innovation—accelerating research, commercialization, and workforce development in quantum computing and
Events
Partner Karin Dryhurst to Speak at ABA In-House Counsel Session on Anti-Discrimination Laws
On July 14, Partner Karin Dryhurst will speak on a panel hosted by the American Bar Association Business Law Section’s In-House Counsel Committee titled "How to Handle Current Discrimination Risks Across Industries: What In-House Counsel Need to Know About the Evolving Landscape."
Partner Michael Vernick to Speak at NACUA's 2026 Annual Conference
On July 1, Partner Michael Vernick will speak on a panel at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville.
CLE Relay 2026 — Session 4 — US Supreme Court Term in Review
Jenner & Block's appellate lawyers review the most consequential cases from the 2025–2026 Supreme Court term. This session covers high-profile decisions and pending matters addressing presidential power, agency independence, birthright citizenship, voting rights, and other significant constitutional and federal law questions before the Court.
