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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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October 16, 2024 – NEW YORK/CHICAGO – Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that prominent restructuring lawyers Doug Spelfogel and Derek Wright have joined the firm as Partners in the New York and Chicago offices, respectively. Doug and Derek bring a wealth of experience in complex restructuring and bankruptcy litigation, further strengthening the firm’s renowned Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice.
September 19, 2024 – WASHINGTON, DC: Betsy Henthorne, an experienced litigator and former senior US Department of Justice (DOJ) official, has joined Jenner & Block as a Partner in its Washington, DC office. Betsy, who clerked for Justice Kagan on the US Supreme Court and Chief Judge Srinivasan on the DC Circuit, adds more than a decade of government and litigation experience to the firm’s Litigation Department.
Jenner & Block has launched its Post-Chevron Task Force to support clients across industries in navigating the June 2024 US Supreme Court decisions in Loper Bright, Relentless, Corner Post, and Jarkesy. The decisions reversed the Chevron deference, a 40-year precedent that established that courts should defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous statutes, injecting significant uncertainty into the regulatory landscape.
Recognitions
Crain's New York Business recognized Jenner & Block Partners Anthony Barkow, Alison Stein, and Damian Williams among its 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law.
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
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.
Jenner & Block Partners Gabriel K. Gillett, Howard S. Suskin, and Associate Zoë Higgins Reinstein co-authored an article published in the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Securities Litigation Journal, titled “A Primer on Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits Under New York Law.” The article provides an overview of how shareholder derivative lawsuits are prosecuted and defended in New York.
"4 Keys to Litigating In An Active Regulatory Environment," Law360
In an article for Law360, Partner Will Weaver, Associates Isabel Farhi and Ben Hand, and Policy Assistant John Menton examine the increasing intersection between litigation and regulatory risks that are reshaping the legal landscape in the US, a trend anticipated to intensify under the current Trump administration.
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
“Win or Lose, Integrity Matters: In the Courtroom with Bob Byman,” Trial Tested
Jenner & Block alumnus, Bob Byman, joined Jenner & Block Partner and Trial Tested host, Terri Mascherin, to reflect on his career of high-profile, complex litigation cases and a Supreme Court argument that reversed a Ruth Bader Ginsberg decision – all delivered with a sharp wit and keen insights. They discuss the importance of resilience in facing challenges, emphasizing a career rooted in both civic duty and professional achievement. Byman also shares the personal significance of his pro bono w
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
California Courts Send Clear Message: AI Shortcuts Have Serious Consequences
The unanimous decision in Kjoller v. Superior Court of Nevada County marks a turning point in how California courts will handle AI-generated hallucinations in legal filings. Combined with the recent passage of SB 574 by the California Senate, the message to practitioners is unmistakable: the era of plausible deniability for AI mistakes is over.
The Illinois State Courts Strike Back: The Future of BIPA Litigation After Visual Pak
The fingerprints of the federal courts are all over Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) jurisprudence, and Illinois state courts may want to change that. A recent Illinois Appellate Court decision disagreed with a prominent Seventh Circuit decision, potentially altering the future of BIPA litigation in the insurance context.
Events
Partner Terri Mascherin to Speak at Chicago Bar Association’s Trial Superstars Seminar
Partner Terri Mascherin, Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Litigation Department, will speak on June 11 on a panel at the “Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case” seminar sponsored by The Chicago Bar Association.
Associate Sarah Lee Presents at Supreme Prosecutors' Office Conference in Seoul
Associate Sarah Lee presented at a conference hosted by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea in Seoul in December. Sarah spoke on two topics: a three-week investment fraud trial that she tried earlier this year, and an overview of prosecutorial ethics in the United States. Sarah was one of 13 former and current prosecutors from the United States, Australia, and Canada to be invited to this years’ conference.
Partner Suedeen Kelly Speaks on Navigating Energy and Decarbonization Developments
Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Energy Practice Suedeen Kelly spoke at Decarb Summit’s Higher Education: Advancing Sustainability & Decarbonization Summit on March 25.