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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
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Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
Recognition
Recognition
Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Jenner & Block Sees Another Double-Digit Growth Year in Revenue and Profits
Earlier this year, Co-Managing Partners Ishan Bhabha and Randy Mehrberg sat down with The American Lawyer to discuss the firm's continued financial momentum in 2025, including a nearly 15% increase in gross revenue to $783.5 million and an approximately 18% increase in average profits per equity partner to $3.35 million.
Jenner & Block Announces 2026 Partner and Special Counsel Promotions
Jenner & Block announced the elevation of 10 lawyers to the partnership and advancement of five lawyers to special counsel, effective January 1, 2026.
Jenner & Block Secures Summary Judgment Victory Protecting $9 Billion in University Research Funding
Jenner & Block achieved a comprehensive summary judgment victory for the Association of American Universities and leading research institutions when the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down the Department of Defense's controversial "Rate Cap Policy" that threatened approximately $9 billion in annual federal research funding to universities nationwide.
Recognitions
Jenner & Block Named a Leader in Pro Bono by The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block has been named a leader in pro bono in The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Report, ranking in the top three nationally and #1 internationally for a second consecutive year.
Jenner & Block DC Earns 29 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Across 16 Practice Areas
Chambers USA 2026 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Washington, DC office as a hub of legal excellence, with 29 individual lawyers ranked across 16 key practice areas.
Jenner & Block Tops Pro Bono Rankings
Jenner & Block has maintained its top spot as the leader in pro bono service, earning the No. 1 ranking nationwide and internationally on The American Lawyer’s 2025 Pro Bono Scorecard. This recognition underscores the firm's commitment to our values, advancing justice and expanding access to legal services through our pro bono work.
Publications
Jenner & Block’s 2025 Annual Pro Bono Report — The Heart of the Matter
The 25th edition of The Heart of the Matter is published on May 1 to align with Law Day, and features stories drawn from Jenner & Block’s pro bono work in 2025.
Welcome to the first edition of the Jenner & Block India Newsletter, a publication containing updates that would be noteworthy to our clients and other leaders in the India legal and business communities.
“What Higher Education Can Expect from a Second Trump Administration,” Law360
In a recent analysis provided to Law360, Co-Managing Partner-Elect Ishan Bhabha, Partners Lauren Hartz, Emily Loeb, and Gail Morse, and Associates Hilary Ledwell, Michelle Li, and Erica Turret discuss the potential impact of the 2024 US election results on higher education, particularly with the incoming Trump-Vance Administration. Several areas of higher education policy are expected to be affected, including: DEI, campus protests, Title IX, federal funding and taxes, and foreign relationships.
Client Alerts
On February 14, 2025, the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter about legal obligations for educational institutions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution, which prohibit race-based discrimination.1The Letter interprets the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (SFFA) as applying broadly to a wide range of campus programs beyond admissions, revers
With a promise to deliver the “largest deportation” in the history of the United States, President Trump’s 2024 campaign foreshadowed a new era of immigration policy and enforcement. The first two weeks of the second Trump Administration have already confirmed that major changes are underway, affecting immigration enforcement, visas, border security, and pathways to citizenship. In this installment of our “First 100 Days” series, we cover what universities, and those who study or work on their c
Week One’s DEI Executive Orders: What Higher Education Institutions Need to Know
As anticipated, the second Trump Administration began with the release of numerous executive orders. In this client alert, part of Jenner & Block’s “First 100 Days” series, we unpack three orders that target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across American society—including in higher education. We summarize the key provisions for colleges and universities, discuss what likely comes next, and suggest steps to take now. As we explain below, how the federal government will implement
Events
Jenner & Block to Co-Host Alpha Board Forum: The Future of AI Governance
Jenner & Block is proud to co-host The Future of AI Governance with Alpha, taking today in Washington, DC. Co-Managing Partner Ishan Bhabha will offer opening remarks with Partners Caroline Cease, Aaron Cooper, Charles D. Riely, H. Kurt von Moltke, Will Weaver presenting. Additional speakers include:
What’s Next for DEI: Unpacking the New Administration’s Executive Orders
Jenner & Block’s 2023 Realty Rendezvous: Legal and Business Trends in Real Estate and Hospitality
Jenner & Block is proud to host its inaugural Realty Rendezvous, a comprehensive half-day program designed to promote conversations about the industry. At four different panels, top minds in the industry will discuss trends and hot topics affecting real estate and hospitality clients. Following the panels, attendees will enjoy a networking reception with a menu featuring curated hors d'oeuvres and drink pairings, including Brown Estate wine and a special Bulleit Bourbon tasting in celebration of