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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
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Jenner & Block Named a Top 3 Firm in Law360's 2025-2026 US Supreme Court Scorecard
Jenner & Block ranked among the top three firms in Law360's annual scorecard of which firms argued most frequently before the US Supreme Court during the 2025–26 term.
Jenner & Block Wins Landmark Supreme Court Victory in Chatrie v. United States
Jenner & Block Partner Adam Unikowsky has secured a landmark victory at the Supreme Court of the United States in Chatrie v. United States, with the Court holding by a 6-3 vote that accessing a person’s location data in the cloud is a “search” under the Fourth Amendment, requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant satisfying the Constitution’s probable cause and particularity requirements. The Court remanded the case to the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to determine whether the sp
Partner Adam Unikowsky to Argue Before US Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States
On April 27, Partner Adam Unikowsky will argue before the Supreme Court of the United States in Chatrie v. United States. The matter centers on how the Fourth Amendment applies to geofence warrants—law enforcement tools that compel technology companies to produce location data for all users within a defined geographic area during a specified time period.
Recognitions
Jenner & Block Chicago Earns 35 Individual Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Across 24 Practice Areas
Chambers USA 2026 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Chicago office as a hub of legal excellence, with 35 individual lawyers ranked across 24 practice areas.
2026 Chambers USA Recognizes 40 Practice Areas, 86 Lawyers from Jenner & Block
The Chambers USA 2026 guide has recognized Jenner & Block as a leading firm in 40 practice areas, with practice rankings in 17 national and 23 state categories, and 86 lawyers individually recommended across practice areas at the national and state level. Ranked firms and individuals demonstrate qualities most valued by clients, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment.
Partner Adam Unikowsky Named Law360 Appellate MVP for 2025
Partner Adam Unikowsky was recognized among Law360’s 2025 Appellate MVPs for his US Supreme Court victory in February on behalf of unemployment claimants, a decisive Second Circuit panel majority win for Uber and Postmates in a proposed antitrust class action, and a key victory at the First Circuit in a challenge to a Rhode Island toll on tractor trailers.
Publications
Annie Kastanek, Co-Chair of the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice, and outside Co-Counsel Stephen Lee discussed the implications of their recent victory in United States v. Sorensen for the healthcare industry with Crain’s Chicago Business.
“The 7th Circ.'s Top 10 Civil Opinions Of 2024,” Law360
In an article for Law360, Partners Annie Kastanek and Gabriel Gillett and Associates Andy Osborne and Simon de Carvalho highlight the top 10 civil cases decided by the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in 2024. The Chicago-based court tackled a variety of important issues, including insurance, arbitration agreements, commodities fraud, mass arbitration, and fees in federal securities litigation. The authors explore the key cases and offer insights on what to expect in 2025.
Lauren Hartz Speaks with Fortune About the Future of DEI Litigation
Organizational Values and Strategy Task Force Co-Chair Lauren Hartz spoke with Fortune about the future of DEI litigation in an article about the lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for its now discontinued ¡Lánzate!" Program. The program, which provided free flights to Hispanic college students to visit their families, was recently targeted by the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER).
Client Alerts
Supreme Court Holds SEC Need Not Prove Investor Losses to Obtain Disgorgement—But Key Limits Remain
In any enforcement action, one of the SEC's most powerful remedies is disgorgement—the ability to force a defendant to repay the ill-gotten gain from an alleged securities law violation. During the Biden administration, the SEC assessed in excess of $2 billion in disgorgement per year, reaching a record $6.1 billion in 2024.
What to Expect in 2026 for Higher Education
After a year of significant upheaval for higher education institutions, additional changes are on the horizon in 2026. The most recent Unified Agenda, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and other developments mean additional changes for—as outlined below—civil rights enforcement, admissions, foreign gift reporting, accreditation, visa requirements and eligibility, grant funding, student loans, patent revenue, and student privacy. Understanding and anticipating these developments will help position
DOJ’s New Affirmative Litigation Branch: What It Means for Companies Caught in the Crossfire
The Department of Justice has quietly created a new power center that will expand its ability to pursue investigations and bring politically charged lawsuits against both corporations and state actors. For companies navigating federal scrutiny across multiple regulatory fronts—from consumer protection to immigration—this shift could reshape how enforcement risk manifests in 2026 and beyond. Below, we discuss what this shift means—and how your organization should be preparing in anticipation of a
Events
CLE Relay 2026 — Session 4 — US Supreme Court Term in Review
Jenner & Block's appellate lawyers review the most consequential cases from the 2025–2026 Supreme Court term. This session covers high-profile decisions and pending matters addressing presidential power, agency independence, birthright citizenship, voting rights, and other significant constitutional and federal law questions before the Court.
On May 4, Partner Annie Kastanek will speak on a panel at the Seventh Circuit Bar Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago.
Partners Ashley Callen and Annie Kastanek Spoke at 2025 Garrett Institute Conference
Partners Ashley Callen and Annie Kastanek spoke on a panel at the 2025 Garrett Institute conference hosted by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law on October 9.