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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 is pleased to announce that Amanda Shafer Berman has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington, DC office. She will join the firm’s Energy Practice, which has experienced great success and substantial growth in recent years. Amanda brings an insider’s understanding of how federal agencies build and defend regulatory programs, a distinguished appellate record in landmark energy, climate, and environmental cases, and nearly a decade of government experience.
Jenner & Block’s London Public Law Team Secures Outstanding Result for Fornax
When Fornax Energy Limited came to Jenner & Block, the London-based startup was at a standstill. Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, had refused to allow Fornax customers to benefit from a government subsidy supporting the installation of air source heat pumps, a refusal rooted in a misinterpretation of the relevant regulations. The consequences were severe: Fornax had been forced to cease installations entirely and could no longer attract the private equity investment it needed to survive and sec
Jenner & Block Launches Data Centers Group as Extension of Award-Winning Energy Practice
Jenner & Block has counseled clients across the energy, technology, and financial service industries as part of its cross-practice Data Centers capability, bringing together a team of lawyers specializing in transactions, regulation, state and federal policy, real estate, and environmental. The group underscores the firm's experience advising clients on more than $100 billion in data center power supply and infrastructure transactions.
Recognitions
Partner Laurie Edelstein Named Among California's "Top Women Lawyers" by the Daily Journal
Jenner & Block Partner Laurie Edelstein, Co-Chair of the firm's Energy Practice, has been named among California's Top Women Lawyers by the Daily Journal.
Jenner & Block’s New York Office Earns Top Honors in Chambers USA 2026 for Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Litigation, Media & Entertainment, and Intellectual Property
Jenner & Block DC Earns 29 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Across 16 Practice Areas
Chambers USA 2026 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Washington, DC office as a hub of legal excellence, with 29 individual lawyers ranked across 16 key practice areas.
Publications
Partner Amanda Shafer Berman Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Senate Permitting Overhaul Bill
Partner Amanda Shafer Berman was quoted in an October 5 Bloomberg Law article, "Permitting Deal Gives Projects Defense Against Litigation Delays," on the Senate's new permitting overhaul package and its expected impact on litigation over federal permitting reversals.
Partner Meghan Greenfield Quoted in NBC News and Law360 on EPA Power Plant Rollback
Partner Meghan Greenfield was quoted in NBC News and Law360 discussing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal greenhouse gas emissions limits on coal and gas fired power plants.
Meghan Greenfield Discusses Top Environmental Policies to Watch in Law360
Partner Meghan Greenfield spoke to for an article highlighting the key environmental regulatory developments expected in the second half of 2026. Meghan discussed the legal reasoning the agency may rely on as it considers further rulemaking addressing greenhouse gas pollution, and hurdles the agency may face.
Client Alerts
Renewed Scrutiny of Foreign Electric Grid Equipment: What EO14420 Means for Utilities and Suppliers
On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14420, “Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk Power System.” The Order takes a similar approach to prior executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and declares a national emergency related, in this case, to foreign supply of bulk-power system electric equipment. This expands upon the President’s 2020 bulk-power EO 13920, which similarly targeted the acquisition, import,
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Boulder Climate Case — What Comes Next?
On February 23, 2026, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari in Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County v. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc., No. 25-170, agreeing to hear a case that has drawn the attention of the energy industry, environmental advocates, and the federal government alike. This appeal arises from a 2018 Colorado state court lawsuit brought by the City of Boulder and Boulder County (together, Boulder) against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil, seeking damages for alleged injuries re
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.
Events
On Wednesday, October 7, Partner Meghan Greenfield will speak on a panel titled "Boulder County v. Suncor Energy: What the Supreme Court's Climate Case Means for the Energy Industry" at the Edison Electric Institute's Fall Legal Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jenner & Block Hosts ZETA for Climate Week NYC 2026 Conversation on Zero-Emission Transportation
On September 22, Jenner & Block welcomed the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) to its New York office for a Climate Week NYC 2026 program, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and counsel working across the electric vehicle and clean transportation sector.
Energy Practice Hosts Third Annual Conference in Washington, DC
Jenner & Block's Energy Practice hosted its Third Annual Energy Conference in Washington, DC, on September 16, convening energy industry leaders, government officials, and firm lawyers for a full day of dialogue on the sector's most pressing legal and regulatory challenges.