Jenner & Block Leads Illinois Legal Market with Nine Chambers USA 2025 Practice Rankings, Including Three in Band 1
Recognition
June 9, 2025
Chambers USA 2025 affirms Jenner & Block’s preeminence in Illinois, awarding nine practice area rankings, with Band 1 recognition in General Commercial Litigation, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation, and Insurance: Policyholder Disputes.
Chambers USA noted, “We felt like we were part of a collaborative process with Jenner & Block. The firm is creative and thinks outside the box. It knew the pressure points and how to try the matter in court.” Clients also complimented the firm’s deep bench of experts, adding, “The Jenner restructuring team handles very complex and sophisticated matters. It's made up of industry veterans and the next generation of great bankruptcy lawyers.”
Illinois Highlights:
- Band 1:
-
- Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
- Litigation: General Commercial
- Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
-
- Band 2:
-
- Bankruptcy/Restructuring
-
-
-
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Litigation: Securities
-
- Band 3:
-
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Environment
- Intellectual Property
-
Illinois-based lawyers earning Band 1 honors include:
- Gregory Boyle – Band 1, Derivatives: Enforcement (National)
- Terri Mascherin – Band 1, Litigation: General Commercial
- Annie Kastanek – Band 1, Litigation: Appellate
- Dean N. Panos – Band 1, Food & Beverage Litigation (National)
- Reid Schar – Band 1, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Catherine Steege – Band 1, Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Howard S. Suskin – Band 1, Litigation: Securities
All Chambers’ honored Illinois lawyers include:
- Angela Allen – Band 5: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Debbie Berman – Band 2: Litigation: General Commercial, and Band 3: Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets (National)
- Gregory Boyle – Band 3: Derivatives
- David Bradford – Senior Statespeople: Litigation: General Commercial
- Joseph P. Gromacki – Eminent Practitioners: Corporate/M&A
- Reggie Hill – Band 4: Intellectual Property
- Annie Kastanek – Band 4: Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Marjorie R. Kennedy – Band 3: Energy & Natural Resources
- David M. Kroeger – Band 2: Insurance: Dispute Resolution, and Band 3: Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder (National)
- Vincent E. Lazar – Band 2: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- David C. Layden – Band 3: Privacy & Data Security: Litigation (National)
- John H. Mathias Jr. – Senior Statespeople: Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
- Michelle McAtee – Band 4: Real Estate
- April A. Otterberg – Band 2: Law Firm Defense (National)
- Dean N. Panos – Band 2: Litigation: Product Liability
- Ron Peterson – Senior Statespeople: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Shoba Pillay – Band 4: Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Matt Renaud – Band 3: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Donald Resnick – Senior Statespeople: Real Estate
- Melissa Root – Band 3: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- David P. Sanders – Senior Statespeople: Media & Entertainment: Litigation
- Stephanie B. Sebor – Band 3: Environment: Mainly Transactional (3)
- Steven M. Siros – Band 2: Environment: Litigation
- Chuck Sklarsky – Senior Statespeople: Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- John Storino – Band 2: Law Firm Defense
- Wade A. Thomson – Band 3: Litigation: General Commercial
- Joseph Torres – Band 2: Labor & Employment
- Andrew W. Vail – Band 2: Litigation: General Commercial
- Anton R. Valukas – Senior Statespeople: Litigation: General Commercial, and Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
National Rankings Featuring Illinois Lawyers:
- Band 1 Nationwide:
-
- Higher Education
- Law Firm Defense
-
- Band 2 Nationwide:
- Food & Beverage: Regulatory & Litigation
- Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets
- Band 3 Nationwide:
- Derivatives
- Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
Related Attorneys
Related Capabilities
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.
Recognition
June 9, 2025
Chambers USA 2025 affirms Jenner & Block’s preeminence in Illinois, awarding nine practice area rankings, with Band 1 recognition in General Commercial Litigation, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation, and Insurance: Policyholder Disputes.
Chambers USA noted, “We felt like we were part of a collaborative process with Jenner & Block. The firm is creative and thinks outside the box. It knew the pressure points and how to try the matter in court.” Clients also complimented the firm’s deep bench of experts, adding, “The Jenner restructuring team handles very complex and sophisticated matters. It's made up of industry veterans and the next generation of great bankruptcy lawyers.”
Illinois Highlights:
- Band 1:
-
- Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
- Litigation: General Commercial
- Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
-
- Band 2:
-
- Bankruptcy/Restructuring
-
-
-
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Litigation: Securities
-
- Band 3:
-
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Environment
- Intellectual Property
-
Illinois-based lawyers earning Band 1 honors include:
- Gregory Boyle – Band 1, Derivatives: Enforcement (National)
- Terri Mascherin – Band 1, Litigation: General Commercial
- Annie Kastanek – Band 1, Litigation: Appellate
- Dean N. Panos – Band 1, Food & Beverage Litigation (National)
- Reid Schar – Band 1, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Catherine Steege – Band 1, Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Howard S. Suskin – Band 1, Litigation: Securities
All Chambers’ honored Illinois lawyers include:
- Angela Allen – Band 5: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Debbie Berman – Band 2: Litigation: General Commercial, and Band 3: Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets (National)
- Gregory Boyle – Band 3: Derivatives
- David Bradford – Senior Statespeople: Litigation: General Commercial
- Joseph P. Gromacki – Eminent Practitioners: Corporate/M&A
- Reggie Hill – Band 4: Intellectual Property
- Annie Kastanek – Band 4: Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Marjorie R. Kennedy – Band 3: Energy & Natural Resources
- David M. Kroeger – Band 2: Insurance: Dispute Resolution, and Band 3: Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder (National)
- Vincent E. Lazar – Band 2: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- David C. Layden – Band 3: Privacy & Data Security: Litigation (National)
- John H. Mathias Jr. – Senior Statespeople: Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
- Michelle McAtee – Band 4: Real Estate
- April A. Otterberg – Band 2: Law Firm Defense (National)
- Dean N. Panos – Band 2: Litigation: Product Liability
- Ron Peterson – Senior Statespeople: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Shoba Pillay – Band 4: Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Matt Renaud – Band 3: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Donald Resnick – Senior Statespeople: Real Estate
- Melissa Root – Band 3: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- David P. Sanders – Senior Statespeople: Media & Entertainment: Litigation
- Stephanie B. Sebor – Band 3: Environment: Mainly Transactional (3)
- Steven M. Siros – Band 2: Environment: Litigation
- Chuck Sklarsky – Senior Statespeople: Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- John Storino – Band 2: Law Firm Defense
- Wade A. Thomson – Band 3: Litigation: General Commercial
- Joseph Torres – Band 2: Labor & Employment
- Andrew W. Vail – Band 2: Litigation: General Commercial
- Anton R. Valukas – Senior Statespeople: Litigation: General Commercial, and Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
National Rankings Featuring Illinois Lawyers:
- Band 1 Nationwide:
-
- Higher Education
- Law Firm Defense
-
- Band 2 Nationwide:
- Food & Beverage: Regulatory & Litigation
- Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets
- Band 3 Nationwide:
- Derivatives
- Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
Related Attorneys
Related Capabilities
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.
News and Insights
Event
Associate Steven Arango to Speak at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair
On September 18, Associate Steven Arango will speak on a panel at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair (VLCF), the only legal career fair in the United States dedicated to veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses.
September 18, 2026
Event
Partner David Greenwald to Speak at PLI Program on Privilege and AI
On August 17, David Greenwald will speak at "Fitting New “Tech” Into the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection," a virtual program hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).
August 17, 2026
Publications
Special Counsel Kimberly Cook Featured in FCBA Member Spotlight
The Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) featured Kimberly Cook in its Member Spotlight series.
August 13, 2026
Recognition
Three Jenner & Block Partners Named to Crain's New York Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law List
Crain's New York Business recognized Jenner & Block Partners Anthony Barkow, Alison Stein, and Damian Williams among its 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law.
August 10, 2026
Publications
In Law360, Trump Debarment Threat Calls for Targeted Defense Plan
Partners Ashley Callen and David Robbins authored an article for Law360 examining how entities should respond when suspension or debarment is threatened directly by the president, rather than initiated through the usual agency-driven process.
August 6, 2026
Publications
"DC Circuit Undercuts Congress's Subpoena Power: Important New Authority for Targets of Congressional Investigations," National Law Journal
In the National Law Journal, Congressional Investigations Co-Chair Emily Loeb, Special Counsel David Manners-Weber, and Associate Kate Mather examine a recent DC Circuit decision that gives fresh weight to 2020 Supreme Court dicta on common-law privileges in congressional investigations.
July 30, 2026