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The Lawyer Spotlights Jenner & Block's Global Hearing Preparation Practice

In a recent feature, The Lawyer profiled Jenner & Block’s Global Hearing Preparation Practice and its leading role supporting organizations involved in public hearings worldwide. The article highlights Jenner’s reputation as the go-to firm for preparing clients to appear before legislative committees, inquiries, and other public forums around the world. With a sharp rise in public scrutiny and legal risk across jurisdictions—from Washington D.C. to Westminster to Canberra—our team helps global c...READ MORE

Nontraditional Legal Career Paths, National Association of Women Lawyers

Associate Rachel Palermo, former Deputy Communications Director and Associate Counsel to Vice President Kamala Harris, sat down with the National Association of Women Lawyers to discuss her path to the legal field. Before her time at the White House, Rachel held roles with the Biden-Harris Transition, the Democratic National Committee, Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign, and SKDKnickerbocker....READ MORE

Associate Rachel Palermo Profiled in Notre Dame Lawyer Magazine

Notre Dame Lawyer Magazine profiled Washington, DC, Associate Rachel Palermo, chronicling her journey from law student to serving in the White House and now practicing at Jenner & Block. The article details how Rachel balanced her legal education with hands-on political experience, including working on Mayor Pete Buttigieg's presidential primary campaign while a second-year law student and joining the Office of the Vice President while a third-year law student, where she later served as Deputy C...READ MORE

The Trump Administration Calls for a Pause on New FCPA Enforcement, but Don’t Abandon Compliance Programs Just Yet

In an executive order issued on February 10, 2025 (Executive Order), and a memorandum issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding cartels and transnational criminal organizations on February 5, 2025 (Cartel Memo), the Trump Administration has begun making its mark on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).1The Executive Order, entitled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security,”2establishes a 180-day pause on new FCP...READ MORE