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Jenner & Block’s Efforts Lead to Groundbreaking FCC Order Reforming Abusive Practices and Eliminating Unreasonable Rates for Incarcerated People

After a decades-long effort, a Jenner & Block team helped secure an order from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), lowering rates and prohibiting fees for Incarcerated People’s Communications Services (IPCS) in carceral facilities. ...READ MORE

Jenner & Block Appoints Six Special Counsel

Jenner & Block has elevated six lawyers to Special Counsel, promoting associates from the firm’s Chicago, London, and Washington, DC offices....READ MORE

2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Recognizes 70 Jenner & Block Lawyers

The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the DC Access to Justice Commission and the DC Bar Pro Bono Center, announced their 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll honorees. Thirty-nine Jenner & Block lawyers were recognized in this year’s class for contributing 50 hours or more of pro bono service to those who cannot afford legal counsel. Thirty-one lawyers achieved the High Honor distinction for providing 100 hours or more....READ MORE

Bloomberg Law Recognizes Jenner & Block as 2025 Pro Bono Innovator

Jenner & Block has been named a 2025 Pro Bono Innovator by Bloomberg Law, an honor which recognizes law firms "going above and beyond in delivering impactful pro bono work." This annual report recognizes legal service providers working to improve the lives of underserved pro bono clients and increase access to justice....READ MORE

Jenner & Block’s Pro Bono Efforts Lead to FCC Order Lowering Prison Phone Rates

A Jenner & Block team helped secure an order from the Federal Communications Commission lowering the rates that incarcerated persons and their families pay for phone calls....READ MORE

DC Office Lawyers Honored for Pro Bono Service by DC Courts

Since 2011,the DC courts have published an annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll that recognizes lawyers who contributed 50 hours or more of pro bono service to those who cannot afford legal counsel. The 2020 Honor Roll includes 55 DC office lawyers. In a joint letter, DC Court of Appeals Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and DC Superior Court Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring thank all honorees, noting that 2020 presented unique pressures like the pandemic. “We salute you for using your talents a...READ MORE