Chicago Council on Global Affairs Selects Special Counsel Ali Alsarraf for Emerging Leader Program
Recognition
November 21, 2023
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs selected Special Counsel Ali Alsarraf to join its Emerging Leaders Class of 2024. He is among only 20 members who were chosen for their “ambition and commitment to their community.”
As an Emerging Leader, Ali will spend the next year studying civil discourse about today’s global challenges and their impact on the city of Chicago. He and the cohort will “develop the knowledge, networks, and skills to generate collective change on local and international scales,” according to the Council.
Ali’s profile highlights his advocacy for companies and individuals in complex and high-stakes disputes. His practice includes representing clients in litigation, investigations, and other crises that pose material threats to their businesses or brands.
He is also noted for his civic involvement. In the community today, Ali serves as President of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago and as an associate board member of The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms. Previously during law school, he founded a chapter of the International Refugee Assistance Project and received the Miller-Johnson Equal Justice Award for his commitment to civil and social justice.
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs.
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Recognition
November 21, 2023
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs selected Special Counsel Ali Alsarraf to join its Emerging Leaders Class of 2024. He is among only 20 members who were chosen for their “ambition and commitment to their community.”
As an Emerging Leader, Ali will spend the next year studying civil discourse about today’s global challenges and their impact on the city of Chicago. He and the cohort will “develop the knowledge, networks, and skills to generate collective change on local and international scales,” according to the Council.
Ali’s profile highlights his advocacy for companies and individuals in complex and high-stakes disputes. His practice includes representing clients in litigation, investigations, and other crises that pose material threats to their businesses or brands.
He is also noted for his civic involvement. In the community today, Ali serves as President of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago and as an associate board member of The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms. Previously during law school, he founded a chapter of the International Refugee Assistance Project and received the Miller-Johnson Equal Justice Award for his commitment to civil and social justice.
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs.
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© 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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