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Jenner & Block Secures Summary Judgment for Sexual Assault Survivor in Nearly Seven-Year Retaliation Suit

A Jenner & Block team secured summary judgment on behalf of a pro bono client who was sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 after reporting a sexual assault and cooperating with law enforcement, bringing to a close nearly seven years of retaliatory litigation....READ MORE

Jenner & Block Secures Life-Changing Settlement for Native Foster Youth

Jenner & Block successfully represented a former foster youth and member of the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe in Humboldt County, California, who faced homelessness and the loss of critical services. The firm advocated for pro bono clients Madison Fisher and her tribe in litigation against the State of California and Humboldt County, securing $45,000 in compensation and a statewide policy change that will protect Native foster youth throughout California....READ MORE

Jenner & Block Announces 2026 Partner and Special Counsel Promotions

Jenner & Block announced the elevation of 10 lawyers to the partnership and advancement of five lawyers to special counsel, effective January 1, 2026. ...READ MORE

Jenner & Block Rises in American Lawyer Rankings for Summer Associate Experience

Jenner & Block ranked 14th nationally in The American Lawyer’s 2026 Summer Associate Satisfaction Survey, jumping 10 spots from last year. The annual survey measures summer associate satisfaction at US law firms based on ratings provided directly by summer associates across key firm qualities.

Jenner & Block Receives Cal-APABA's 2026 President's Award

Jenner & Block was honored with the California Asian Pacific American Bar Association's (Cal-APABA) 2026 President's Award, presented at the organization's Annual Conference gala in San Diego on September 26. Associate Sarah Sun Lee accepted the award on the firm's behalf.

Jenner & Block Advances to #11 Nationally in the 2026 ALM Midlevel Associate Survey

Jenner & Block advanced to #11 nationally in The American Lawyer's 2026 Midlevel Associate Survey. It's the firm's fourth consecutive year of progress, rising from #20 in 2025, #34 in 2024, and #40 in 2023....READ MORE

Jenner & Block Marks Equal Time’s 25th Anniversary of Celebrating Community 

Jenner & Block released the 25th edition of Equal Time, the firm’s annual inclusion and engagement report centered on “Celebrating Community.”

Jenner & Block’s 2025 Annual Pro Bono Report — The Heart of the Matter

The 25th edition of The Heart of the Matter is published on May 1 to align with Law Day, and features stories drawn from Jenner & Block’s pro bono work in 2025.

Jenner & Block's 2025 Annual Inclusion and Engagement Report – Equal Time

Partners Kate Spelman and Joanna Wright to Participate at NAWL’s General Counsel Institute

Partner Joanna Wright will moderate a panel featuring Partner Kate Spelman at the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)’s General Counsel Institute on October 16....READ MORE

“Leading and Managing Through an Existential Crisis,” Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California

Partners Jennifer Lee, Alex Romain, and Todd C. Toral will present a CLE designed to help in-house counsel respond to corporate turmoil. All three partners, based in Jenner & Block’s West Coast offices, have significant experience guiding a variety of clients through crises....READ MORE

“Securing Your Seats at the Table,” USC Gould School of Law’s 2024 Intellectual Property Institute

On March 18, Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Sports & Gaming Practice, Carissa Coze, will speak on a panel discussion at the USC Gould School of Law’s 2024 Intellectual Property Institute. The panel will provide insight to lawyers on navigating the challenges women in law face while securing their seat at the legal leadership table....READ MORE