Partner Terri Mascherin Honored with the 2021 Thomas P. Sullivan Justice Award

Named after our late partner, this national award is presented annually to one or more individuals who have advanced the interests of justice and fairness in the criminal justice system. The award is given by the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

The Center selected Jenner & Block Partner Terri L. Mascherin in recognition of her careerlong dedication to advocating for the wrongfully convicted, both inside the courtroom and outside of it. Of Ms. Mascherin, the Center said: “You have served in every way as a champion not only for the many individuals impacted by wrongful incarceration, but also for the Center, our work, and our students. “

Examples of Ms. Mascherin’s advocacy in this area include her representation of the defendant in People v. Koh, winning a not-guilty verdict for a client who had been wrongfully charged with the murder of his son; her representation of client Adam Gray, who was exonerated after being wrongfully convicted of a double murder and arson as a juvenile; and her representation of the defendant in People v. Rivera, who also was exonerated after having been wrongfully convicted of murder.

Watch Ms. Mascherin’s acceptance speech here.

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Partner Terri Mascherin Honored with the 2021 Thomas P. Sullivan Justice Award

Named after our late partner, this national award is presented annually to one or more individuals who have advanced the interests of justice and fairness in the criminal justice system. The award is given by the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

The Center selected Jenner & Block Partner Terri L. Mascherin in recognition of her careerlong dedication to advocating for the wrongfully convicted, both inside the courtroom and outside of it. Of Ms. Mascherin, the Center said: “You have served in every way as a champion not only for the many individuals impacted by wrongful incarceration, but also for the Center, our work, and our students. “

Examples of Ms. Mascherin’s advocacy in this area include her representation of the defendant in People v. Koh, winning a not-guilty verdict for a client who had been wrongfully charged with the murder of his son; her representation of client Adam Gray, who was exonerated after being wrongfully convicted of a double murder and arson as a juvenile; and her representation of the defendant in People v. Rivera, who also was exonerated after having been wrongfully convicted of murder.

Watch Ms. Mascherin’s acceptance speech here.

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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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