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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
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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
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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.
Jenner & Block Advises Constellation Energy in Historic $340 Million Conowingo Dam Settlement
Jenner & Block advised its client Constellation Energy in connection with a historic $340 million settlement agreement reached by the State of Maryland, Constellation, and local environment groups to secure the re-licensing and continued operation of the Conowingo Hydroelectric Project on the Susquehanna River, the largest source of renewable energy in the state.
Jenner & Block Secures Victories Protecting Research Funding at Higher Education Institutions
In major back-to-back victories for research in quantum computing, AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and other technologies vital to national security and competitiveness, Jenner & Block secured critical court orders halting federal funding cuts at US universities.
Recognitions
Partners Kali Bracey and Zach Schauf Named as Trailblazers by The American Lawyer
Partners Kali Bracey and Zach Schauf were named among The American Lawyer’s 2022 Trailblazers South. The annual list recognizes lawyers that have moved the needle in their profession and Ms. Bracey and Mr. Schauf were recognized for their work protecting voting rights.
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Names Jenner & Block Outstanding Firm for Pro Bono
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion named Jenner & Block its Outstanding Firm for Pro Bono as part of the Chambers D&I Awards: North America 2021.
The 2021 edition of The Legal 500 United States recognizes Jenner & Block in 24 national practice categories. Of those, the firm received a Tier-1 ranking in the Copyright, Native American Law, and Telecoms and Broadcast (Regulatory) categories.
Publications
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
Client Alerts
Grant Terminations and Court of Federal Claims Litigation
The Administration’s dramatic cutbacks to federal funding have changed the landscape and presented new and unprecedented challenges for funding recipients across a range of industries.
Recent Executive Orders Affecting the Energy Industry
On April 8th and 9th, President Trump issued five executive orders, a presidential proclamation, and a presidential memorandum that directly impact the energy industry.
Recent Executive Actions on Agency Independence—Not-Quite-Hot Takes for FERC
In a spate of executive orders and other actions over the last several weeks, the new administration has moved to exert unprecedented control over independent regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). With so many directives coming out of the White House, this alert aims to provide one-stop shopping for the key actions affecting FERC and what changes these actions may—or may not—portend. We also discuss FERC Chairman Mark Christie’s comments at a February 20
Events
On April 15, Jenner & Block Partner Zachary C. Schauf will speak at a panel focused on how the recent evolution of administrative law may affect the energy sector. Mr. Schauf and other panelists will address recent US Supreme Court decisions and whether they presage a revolution in administrative law concerning Congress’s authority to delegate broad powers to agencies and judicial deference to agencies; significant circuit-level developments in administrative law; and important administrative-la