Law360 Names Seven Jenner & Block Lawyers to 2026 Editorial Boards

Law360 has selected seven Jenner & Block partners to serve on the publication’s 2026 editorial advisory boards. As board members, they will provide feedback on Law360's coverage across practice areas and offer insights to help guide future content direction. Board members also serve as a resource for Law360 reporters seeking expert analysis and commentary.

Congratulations to the following Jenner lawyers: 

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As Co-Chair of the firm's National Security & Crisis and Human Rights & Global Strategy practices and former Chief Counsel of OFAC at the US Treasury Department, Rachel Alpert is a recognized authority on sanctions, export controls, and international trade compliance. She advises companies navigating the most complex sanctions and trade compliance challenges reshaping global business today.

Rebekah Goodheart is an accomplished telecom attorney with more than 25 years of experience in government leadership and private practice. As Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Communications, Internet, and Technology Practice as well as Law360 Telecommunications MVP for 2021, she provides practical insights from the perspective of both a regulator and a corporate advisor.

Ranked consecutively by Chambers and recognized as a Law360 Rising Star in Energy, Niqui Kohli is a respected voice in the field. He is a practitioner deeply embedded in live, market-moving transactions who can identify emerging regulatory flashpoints, novel deal structures, and shifts in FERC and state PUC policy.

Megan Poetzel serves as Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Pro Bono Committee and has a proven track record of securing life-changing outcomes for underserved clients. She leads complex pro bono immigration and civil rights cases at the firm and is a long-serving board member of Legal Aid Chicago.

Ranked continuously by Chambers as a Leading Individual, Laurel Loomis Rimon is widely recognized for her substantive knowledge and effectiveness as a lawyer. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice and founder of the Payment Practice, she stands out for her regulatory experience, the depth of her commentary and the impact of her counsel.

Melissa Root is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office and Co-Chair of its Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice, earning Chambers rankings in Bankruptcy/Restructuring for eight consecutive years, recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, and Illinois Super Lawyers honors. She is a role model for civic leadership in Illinois, serving as Outside General Counsel to the Millennium Park Foundation and on the boards of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Negaunee Music Institute, and Cabrini Green Legal Aid.

As Co-Chair of firm’s Content, Media, and Entertainment, Antitrust and Competition Law, and Technology Practices, David Singer stands at the forefront of the most consequential legal developments reshaping media and entertainment. As an industry-leading litigator and advisor, he continues to represent studios, television networks, streaming services, newspapers, videogame and other tech companies in precedent-setting cases.

© 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.

Law360 Names Seven Jenner & Block Lawyers to 2026 Editorial Boards

Law360 has selected seven Jenner & Block partners to serve on the publication’s 2026 editorial advisory boards. As board members, they will provide feedback on Law360's coverage across practice areas and offer insights to help guide future content direction. Board members also serve as a resource for Law360 reporters seeking expert analysis and commentary.

Congratulations to the following Jenner lawyers: 

Read More

As Co-Chair of the firm's National Security & Crisis and Human Rights & Global Strategy practices and former Chief Counsel of OFAC at the US Treasury Department, Rachel Alpert is a recognized authority on sanctions, export controls, and international trade compliance. She advises companies navigating the most complex sanctions and trade compliance challenges reshaping global business today.

Rebekah Goodheart is an accomplished telecom attorney with more than 25 years of experience in government leadership and private practice. As Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Communications, Internet, and Technology Practice as well as Law360 Telecommunications MVP for 2021, she provides practical insights from the perspective of both a regulator and a corporate advisor.

Ranked consecutively by Chambers and recognized as a Law360 Rising Star in Energy, Niqui Kohli is a respected voice in the field. He is a practitioner deeply embedded in live, market-moving transactions who can identify emerging regulatory flashpoints, novel deal structures, and shifts in FERC and state PUC policy.

Megan Poetzel serves as Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Pro Bono Committee and has a proven track record of securing life-changing outcomes for underserved clients. She leads complex pro bono immigration and civil rights cases at the firm and is a long-serving board member of Legal Aid Chicago.

Ranked continuously by Chambers as a Leading Individual, Laurel Loomis Rimon is widely recognized for her substantive knowledge and effectiveness as a lawyer. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice and founder of the Payment Practice, she stands out for her regulatory experience, the depth of her commentary and the impact of her counsel.

Melissa Root is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office and Co-Chair of its Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice, earning Chambers rankings in Bankruptcy/Restructuring for eight consecutive years, recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, and Illinois Super Lawyers honors. She is a role model for civic leadership in Illinois, serving as Outside General Counsel to the Millennium Park Foundation and on the boards of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Negaunee Music Institute, and Cabrini Green Legal Aid.

As Co-Chair of firm’s Content, Media, and Entertainment, Antitrust and Competition Law, and Technology Practices, David Singer stands at the forefront of the most consequential legal developments reshaping media and entertainment. As an industry-leading litigator and advisor, he continues to represent studios, television networks, streaming services, newspapers, videogame and other tech companies in precedent-setting cases.

© 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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Emily Loeb Discusses Congressional Oversight Preparedness in Bloomberg Law

Partner Emily Loeb, co-chair of Jenner & Block's Congressional Investigations Practice, spoke with Bloomberg Law article about how companies can prepare for potential oversight exposure ahead of this fall's midterm elections.

July 7, 2026

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In New York Law Journal, The True Lender Doctrine and the OppFi Decision

Partners Jeremy Creelan, Michael Ross, Megan Poetzel, and Laurel Loomis Rimon, and Associate Molly Oberstein-Allen authored an article for the New York Law Journal examining the "True Lender" doctrine in light of a May 2026 California decision that provides the most detailed judicial framework to date for evaluating bank-nonbank lending partnerships.

July 1, 2026

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Partner Michael Vernick to Speak at NACUA's 2026 Annual Conference

On July 1, Partner Michael Vernick will speak on a panel at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville.

July 1, 2026

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In Employee Relations Law Journal: What Happens When ERISA Disability Deadlines Slip

Partner Joseph Torres along with Associates Emma O'Connor and Christopher LeWarne, authored an article for the Employee Relations Law Journal analyzing a significant Fourth Circuit decision with substantial consequences for ERISA disability plan administrators.

June 23, 2026