“Pro Bono Innovators 2022 Honoree Jenner & Block,” Bloomberg Law

In its inaugural issue recognizing Pro Bono Innovators, Bloomberg Law honored Jenner & Block for the firm’s work in “successfully defending veterans whose discharges were impacted by their service-related mental health conditions, providing guidance to nongovernmental organizations operating in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover, and other matters.”

In a Q&A, Pro Bono counsel Nura Maznavi and other pro bono team members discussed the firm’s strategy and the most innovative aspects of these matters. “In our veterans case, the class certification order was one of the first ever issues in a case challenging a military branch’s discharge review policies. The structure of our settlement with the Army was unprecedented,” they write.

When asked about the impact of the matters on the local, national, or global level, they said, “all of our matters had a far-reaching impact. Our veterans case was filed on behalf of approximately 50,000 less-than-honorably discharged Iraq and Afghanistan-era Army veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and other related mental health conditions.” As for our work in Afghanistan, it “had the immediate impact of allowing organizations to make real-time decisions about the safety and security of their personnel as the situation was unfolding on the ground.”

© 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.

“Pro Bono Innovators 2022 Honoree Jenner & Block,” Bloomberg Law

In its inaugural issue recognizing Pro Bono Innovators, Bloomberg Law honored Jenner & Block for the firm’s work in “successfully defending veterans whose discharges were impacted by their service-related mental health conditions, providing guidance to nongovernmental organizations operating in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover, and other matters.”

In a Q&A, Pro Bono counsel Nura Maznavi and other pro bono team members discussed the firm’s strategy and the most innovative aspects of these matters. “In our veterans case, the class certification order was one of the first ever issues in a case challenging a military branch’s discharge review policies. The structure of our settlement with the Army was unprecedented,” they write.

When asked about the impact of the matters on the local, national, or global level, they said, “all of our matters had a far-reaching impact. Our veterans case was filed on behalf of approximately 50,000 less-than-honorably discharged Iraq and Afghanistan-era Army veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and other related mental health conditions.” As for our work in Afghanistan, it “had the immediate impact of allowing organizations to make real-time decisions about the safety and security of their personnel as the situation was unfolding on the ground.”

© 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.

News and Insights

Event

Partner Terri Mascherin to Speak at Illinois State Bar Association Seminar on Negotiation Ethics

On November 11, Partner Terri Mascherin will join a faculty panel for the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) continuing legal education (CLE) seminar “Negotiation Ethics: Winning Without Selling Your Soul.”

November 11, 2026

Publications

In Politico, Partner Emily Loeb Discusses How Companies Are Preparing for Congressional Oversight 

Partner Emily Loeb was spoke with Politico for a story examining how companies are preparing for heightened congressional oversight, particularly those that could become the focus of investigations centered on affordability and accountability. 

 

October 29, 2026

Recognition

Partner Katie Wynbrandt Named a 2026 Rising Star by The National Law Journal 

Partner Katie Wynbrandt has been named a 2026 DC Rising Star in the appellate category by The National Law Journal at its DC Legal Awards.

October 26, 2026

Recognition

Partner Adam Unikowsky Named 2026 Appellate Attorney of the Year by The National Law Journal

Partner Adam Unikowsky has been named Appellate Attorney of the Year at The National Law Journal’s 2026 DC Legal Awards.  

 

October 23, 2026

Publications

EPA’s Power Plant Rule Adds to a Predictably Volatile Landscape, Bloomberg Law

Partner Amanda Shafer Berman and Meghan Greenfield authored an article for Bloomberg Law on the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent repeal of most Biden-era greenhouse gas standards for power plants and the litigation that followed.

October 21, 2026

Recognition

Lawdragon Names Eight Jenner & Block Partners to 2027 500 Leading Dealmakers in America List

Lawdragon has named eight Jenner & Block partners to its 2027 500 Leading Dealmakers in America guide, which recognizes the lawyers behind the most significant transactions in the United States. The honorees practice in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York across M&A, corporate, securities, private equity, and finance.

October 19, 2026