Jenner & Block Recognized at The Unity Forum’s #BetterTogether Gathering
Recognition
October 21, 2026
Jenner & Block was honored at The Unity Forum’s “A Chicago #BetterTogether Gathering” on October 11 – a signature community forum and civic initiative dedicated to restoring the historic alliance between Chicago’s African American and Jewish communities.
Pastor Chris Harris and Sr., Lee Rosenberg, leaders in the African American and Jewish communities, respectively, founded The Unity Forum to restore proximity, foster understanding, and fight antisemitism and racism. The event brought together members of both communities to celebrate their shared commitment to unity and working together.
The firm, which has provided tax, corporate, and employment counseling on various matters since 2022, was recognized for its vital role in advancing this work and supporting efforts to strengthen relationships between the two communities.
Recently, a Jenner team of real estate, tax, environmental, and bankruptcy lawyers provided Bright Star Community Outreach (Bright Star) pro bono counsel to purchase Tabernacle Church and adjacent property in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. With facilities spanning 26,000 square feet and a sanctuary of more than 2,000 seats, the church is being redeveloped to allow Bright Star to expand its efforts and establish a larger footprint in the Bronzeville community. Jenner continues to provide legal support as the facilities are renovated and brought into operation.
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Recognition
October 21, 2026
Jenner & Block was honored at The Unity Forum’s “A Chicago #BetterTogether Gathering” on October 11 – a signature community forum and civic initiative dedicated to restoring the historic alliance between Chicago’s African American and Jewish communities.
Pastor Chris Harris and Sr., Lee Rosenberg, leaders in the African American and Jewish communities, respectively, founded The Unity Forum to restore proximity, foster understanding, and fight antisemitism and racism. The event brought together members of both communities to celebrate their shared commitment to unity and working together.
The firm, which has provided tax, corporate, and employment counseling on various matters since 2022, was recognized for its vital role in advancing this work and supporting efforts to strengthen relationships between the two communities.
Recently, a Jenner team of real estate, tax, environmental, and bankruptcy lawyers provided Bright Star Community Outreach (Bright Star) pro bono counsel to purchase Tabernacle Church and adjacent property in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. With facilities spanning 26,000 square feet and a sanctuary of more than 2,000 seats, the church is being redeveloped to allow Bright Star to expand its efforts and establish a larger footprint in the Bronzeville community. Jenner continues to provide legal support as the facilities are renovated and brought into operation.
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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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