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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
Recognition
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 14, 2026 – Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Helen Gilbert, a former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in its San Francisco office. Drawing on more than 10 years in the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, including as Chief of the National Security, Cyber, and Special Prosecutions Section, Helen will guide clients through government investigations, white-collar matters, and corporate crises, with a
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.
Jenner & Block Secures Discovery Authorization in Major Korean Corporate Dispute
Jenner & Block successfully defended a Section 1782 discovery authorization in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, defeating a comprehensive motion to quash on behalf of respondents in one of Korea's largest corporate disputes.
Recognitions
Daily Journal Names Julie Shepard One of California's Top 100 Lawyers of 2026
Los Angeles Partner Julie Shepard has been named to the Daily Journal's 2026 list of the Top 100 Lawyers in California. The award features the most exceptional attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and impact through their work across the state.
Partner Joseph Torres has been selected for Negocios Now's Who's Who in Hispanic Business special edition as one of 50 Powerful Latino Lawyers. Joseph will be recognized at Negocios Now's Gala event on July 23, 2026.
Jenner & Block’s New York Office Earns Top Honors in Chambers USA 2026 for Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Litigation, Media & Entertainment, and Intellectual Property
Publications
The Form Rules Everything: A Seventh Circuit Ruling on ERISA's Substantial Compliance Doctrine
Partner Joseph Torres and Special Counsel Jennifer Beach authored an article for Employee Relations Law Journal examining the Seventh Circuit's decision in Packaging Corp. of America Thrift Plan for Hourly Employees v. Langdon, a ruling that addresses both the standard of review in ERISA interpleader actions and the continued viability of the substantial compliance doctrine for changing plan beneficiaries.
Jenner & Block Releases 2026 Edition of the Illinois Civil Practice Guide
Illinois civil litigation demands precision. From the first filing to the final appeal, practitioners must navigate a complex and ever-changing web of case law, rules, deadlines, and procedures.
Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, sitting en banc, heard nearly two hours of oral argument in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump. Argument focused on whether the president has the authority to issue tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court appeared split on whether the president’s emergency declarations1authorize global reciprocal tariffs under the IEEPA and principles of constitutional law, with a majority of the judges expressing
Podcasts
“The Art of Supreme Court Advocacy with Carter Phillips,” Trial Tested
Carter Phillips, one of the most prolific US Supreme Court advocates of our time, joined Jenner & Block Partner and Trial Tested host, Terri Mascherin to share insights about arguing before the nation’s highest court. With 90 cases argued, Phillips discusses the impact of oral arguments versus briefs on case outcomes, the art of anticipating questions, and shifts in courtroom dynamics over the past four decades. Phillips also emphasizes the importance of rigorous writing and practical experience
In early 2023, the world was dazzled, amazed — and perhaps a bit terrified — by the introduction of ChatGPT, a new generative artificial intelligence tool. It shook, for many, the understanding of what technology is capable of. In a recent episode of the Trial Tested podcast, Partner Terri Mascherin and Professor Maura R. Grossman discuss generative artificial intelligence and its impact on trial law.
Client Alerts
On 24 June 24, 2026, the English Court of Appeal in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Limited v. India unanimously held that a state’s ratification of the 1958 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (NY Convention) does not, of itself, amount to a submission to the adjudicative jurisdiction of the English courts for the purposes of section 2(2) of the State Immunity Act 1978 (SIA).1In dismissing the appeal, the Court of Appeal declined to extend the UK Supreme Court’s reason
The Non-Compete Competition: Washington State’s New Broad Ban on Non-Competes
Last month, Washington state passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (SB 1155), legislation that bans virtually all non-compete agreements and significantly narrows the scope of permissible non-solicitation agreements in the state. The new law takes effect on June 30, 2027, and applies retroactively to all existing non-compete agreements, rendering them void and unenforceable regardless of when they were entered into. Employers are required to make reasonable efforts to provide written notic
Navigating the Hazards of US Litigation: Lessons from Recent Decisions Involving Korean Companies
Notwithstanding recent political turmoil, Korean companies have been expanding into the United States at a fast clip, continuing a trend of investment beneficial to businesses in both countries.1As Korean brands increasingly become players in the US market, however, these companies also face new risks of litigation in US courtrooms. Three recent cases involving Korean companies highlight the types of legal issues that might arise when doing business in the United States and offer valuable lesson
Events
Associate Sarah Sun Lee to Moderate Privilege Panel at IAKL Conference in London
On October 1, Associate Sarah Sun Lee will moderate a panel on attorney-client privilege at the International Association of Korean Lawyers' (IAKL) 33rd Annual Conference in London, the organization's first annual conference held in Europe.
Micro- and Nanoplastics: Essential Updates for Counsel and Compliance Teams
Partner Damian Williams to Speak at Securities Enforcement Forum New York 2026
Partner Damian Williams, who served as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will be speaking at the Securities Enforcement Forum New York 2026 on February 5, 2026, in New York, NY. The conference will also be available for attendees to view live online.