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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
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Jenner & Block Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Leading Economists in Supreme Court Tariff Case
Jenner & Block filed an amicus brief before the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of prominent economists in Learning Resources, Inc., et al. v. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al. The brief provides economic analysis regarding emergency tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Jenner & Block filed an amicus brief before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on behalf of a distinguished group of economists in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump. The brief supports plaintiffs challenging President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on global imports.
Aaron Cooper Returns to Jenner & Block from United States National Security Council
Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Aaron Cooper has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office. Aaron will serve as the founding co-chair of the firm’s new Critical and Emerging Technologies Practice. He will also return as co-chair of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice and as a partner in the Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Practice.
Recognitions
Three Jenner & Block Partners Named to Lawdragon's 2026 List of the 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers
Lawdragon has recognized Jenner & Block Partners Aaron Cooper, Madeleine Findley, and Shoba Pillay, Co-Chairs of the firm's Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, on their 2026 list of the 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers. This guide celebrates the lawyers who handle the most sensitive online threats, protecting valuable data – including digital assets – shaping compliance programs and protecting against corporate espionage and national security threats in the cyber realm.
Partners Aaron Cooper, Madeleine Findley, and Shoba Pillay were named to Lawdragon’s second annual list of the 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers. The accolade recognizes leading lawyers in privacy, data, security, incident response, and the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things Cyber.
Article about DOD’s Cybersecurity Rules Wins Recognition for Distinguished Legal Writing
Partners David Robbins, Tony Barkow, David Bitkower, and Aaron Cooper have been honored by Law360 and The Burton Awards for Distinguished Writing for their article “Don’t Panic: DOJ Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative and Defense Contractors,” which The Government Contractor published last year.
Publications
Trump Admin Cyber Strategy Centers Private Sector in Offensive Cyber Operations, Lawfare
The Trump administration's new National Cybersecurity Strategy signals a major shift in federal policy, one that could put private companies in the driver’s seat for offensive cyber operations against nation-state actors, ransomware groups, and cybercriminals.
New Rules for Data Flows Take Effect: What You Need to Know
On April 8, 2025, the US Department of Justice’s National Security Division’s final rule regulating sensitive data about US persons came into effect. DOJ also announced a 90-day grace period on enforcement. At a moment of heightened geopolitical competition, the rule was designed to prevent foreign adversaries from exploiting data that could be used to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, augment intelligence collection and foreign espionage, or enable malicious cyberattacks and malign
Partner Aaron Cooper Discusses Foreign Competition and Cybersecurity Threats with Legaltech News
Partner Aaron Cooper spoke with Legaltech News to discuss how AI could change hacking and cybersecurity defense, technology’s role in geopolitical competition, and the state of privacy and cybersecurity governance.
Client Alerts
On June 22, 2026, President Trump signed two Executive Orders establishing an updated comprehensive federal framework for quantum information science and technology. The first order focuses on security—requiring federal agencies and government contractors to upgrade their encryption systems to withstand attacks from future quantum computers, before those computers arrive. The second focuses on innovation—accelerating research, commercialization, and workforce development in quantum computing and
New AI Executive Order: Key Takeaways For Companies Developing Advanced AI Models
On June 2, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order (EO) on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity—just weeks after abruptly pulling a prior version at the eleventh hour, with tech leaders already assembled at the White House for a signing ceremony. In the wake of reports on the new capabilities of frontier models to identify and exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities at scale, the EO sets out the administration’s framework for voluntary government pre-release review of “covered fron
DOJ Joins xAI in Lawsuit Challenging Colorado AI Act
For much of the last year, the Trump Administration has signaled its opposition to state AI regulation that, in its view, could stifle innovation and impede the country’s ability to win the AI race. In its most recent salvo, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, April 24, intervened in a lawsuit brought by xAI challenging Colorado’s SB24-205 (the Colorado AI Act). The DOJ alleges that the Colorado AI Act violates the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution, both by compelling AI d
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:
Partners Aaron Cooper and Madeleine Findley to Speak at Privacy & Security Academy's 2025 Fall Forum
Aaron Cooper and Madeleine Findley, Co-Chairs of Jenner & Block’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, will speak on a panel at Privacy & Security Academy’s Fall Forum on November 12.
Rebekah Goodheart, Co-Chair of the Communications, Internet, and Technology Practice, Aaron Cooper, founding Co-Chair of the Critical and Emerging Technologies Practice, and Partner Luke Platzer will speak at Practising Law Institute’s Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2025 program on May 13.