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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
News
Recognition
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
Recognition
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Asylum Granted for Afghan Family After More Than 13 Years of Advocacy
After more than 13 years of advocacy, Jenner & Block successfully secured asylum for pro bono client Asad Mangal and his family, bringing safety and stability to a family that has endured appalling hardship.
Advocating for Justice in 9/11 Guantanamo Case
In January 2025, on behalf of the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT), the oldest and largest torture rehabilitation organization in the United States, Katya Jestin, Matthew Hellman, Ian Moss, and Mary-Claire Spurgin filed an amicus brief in support of a petition for mandamus to the DC Circuit. The amicus brief advocated for the reinstatement of plea agreements entered by the accused co-conspirators of the 9/11 attacks in the 9/11 Guantanamo Military Commission case. In August 2024, the plea a
Special Counsel Ian Moss provided commentary in a Washington Post article and on NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered segments regarding the ongoing federal litigation surrounding plea agreements in the 9/11 Guantánamo military commission case.
Recognitions
Five Jenner & Block Partners Named to Forbes’ Inaugural List of America’s Top Women Lawyers
Forbes recognized Partners Lindsay Harrison, Katya Jestin, Annie Kastanek, Alison Stein, and Joanna Wright in its inaugural list of America’s Top Women Lawyers. The list honors elite lawyers in private practice with impressive track records in their specialties and lauded by peers and clients.
Partner Katya Jestin Named to 2026 NAWL Impact List
Partner Katya Jestin has been named to the 2026 National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Impact List. The honor recognizes lawyers who have attained a high level of professional accomplishment and demonstrated a personal commitment to advancing women in the profession or advocating for women under the law.
Three Jenner Partners Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
Crain’s New York Business recognized Jenner & Block Partners Anne Cortina Perry, Katya Jestin, and Joanna Wright among its 2026 Notable Women in Law. The list recognizes trailblazing female lawyers who redefine success in the legal profession by setting precedent in landmark cases, guiding billion-dollar transactions, and shaping policy while mentoring the next generation of attorneys.
Publications
“Five Years at the Helm: How Firm Leadership Made Me a Better Outside Counsel,” Law.com
In an article for Law.com, Partner Katya Jestin reflected on how five years as Co-Managing Partner of Jenner & Block fundamentally transformed her approach to client service and her understanding of the pressures facing General Counsels. She discussed how guiding a law firm through unprecedented change, beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic, taught her essential lessons about consensus-building, institutional responsibility, and strategic decision-making.
Client Alert: DOJ Announces New Whistleblower Rewards Program and Enhanced Focus on AI-Related Risks
Continuing to prioritize corporate criminal enforcement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced two new steps it is taking to identify potential corporate misconduct and evaluate companies’ compliance programs. Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced these measures on March 7, 2024 at the American Bar Association’s White Collar Crime Conference in San Francisco. First, DAG Monaco introduced DOJ’s whistleblower “pilot program” to reward individuals who help DOJ uncover significant
Client Alert: DOJ Expands the Reach of Its Policies on Self-Disclosure of Corporate Misconduct
On February 22, 2023, the Department of Justice announced a new Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (the Disclosure Policy) that now governs corporate prosecutions by US Attorney’s Offices (USAOs) nationwide. Building on a 2022 memorandum by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, which instructed DOJ components to review and publicly disclose their policies on corporate voluntary self-disclosure, the Policy adopts a uniform national standard for the timely self-reporting by a company of misconduct by
Client Alerts
Key Insights from DOJ’s September 2024 Update to “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs”
On September 23, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division released its anticipated update to the “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs,” reflecting DOJ’s recently announced measures to incentivize whistleblowers and assess compliance risks related to the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). The guidance, now in its fifth iteration, replaces the March 2023 version. Like the prior versions, the September 2024 guidance seeks to make corporations a
Events
Forum on European Banking Enforcement
Co-Managing Partner Katya Jestin will be joined by fellow steering committee members at this year's Forum on European Banking Enforcement, taking place from September 21 to 22. This exclusive event brings together 48 leading lawyers and senior in-house counsel who focus on financial institution enforcement matters. Attendees will join from the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and from the United States.
On September 21, Partners Katya Jestin and Charles D. Riely will present a CLE webinar on the topic of reporting up and whistleblowing at the Association of Corporate Counsel of New York City’s annual Ethics Event. Anne Bancroft, Associate General Counsel of Exelon, and Andrew Genser, General Counsel of Viking Global Investors, will join Ms. Jestin and Mr. Riely as panelists. The speakers will provide an update on the law and pertinent ethical rules relating to reporting up and whistleblowers. T
On December 1, Jenner & Block Co-Managing Partner Katya Jestin spoke on this panel during 33 Chancery Lane’s Business Crime Conference. Ms. Jestin is a former federal prosecutor and counsels companies and executives in criminal, regulatory, and congressional investigations, including representing clients before the United States Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. To watch the panel discussion, click here.