Annie Kastanek Appointed to Seventh Circuit Advisory Committee on Circuit Rules

We are pleased to share that Partner Annie Kastanek has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Circuit Rules of the Seventh Circuit for a three-year term. The Court appoints distinguished legal professionals from across the circuit who have demonstrated a commitment to the Seventh Circuit to serve as a conduit between the bench and bar in continuing to study court procedures and recommending amendments to Circuit Rules. The appointment reflects Annie’s decades of practice before that court.

As Co-Chair of the Jenner & Block’s Appellate and Supreme Court practice, and in her prior position as a federal prosecutor, Annie has argued before that court more than 45 times, leveraging her vast experience and award-winning writing skills to successfully represent clients in high-stakes matters.

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Annie Kastanek Appointed to Seventh Circuit Advisory Committee on Circuit Rules

We are pleased to share that Partner Annie Kastanek has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Circuit Rules of the Seventh Circuit for a three-year term. The Court appoints distinguished legal professionals from across the circuit who have demonstrated a commitment to the Seventh Circuit to serve as a conduit between the bench and bar in continuing to study court procedures and recommending amendments to Circuit Rules. The appointment reflects Annie’s decades of practice before that court.

As Co-Chair of the Jenner & Block’s Appellate and Supreme Court practice, and in her prior position as a federal prosecutor, Annie has argued before that court more than 45 times, leveraging her vast experience and award-winning writing skills to successfully represent clients in high-stakes matters.

© 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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