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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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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.
Jenner & Block Advises Omni Federal on Strategic Investment from Madison Dearborn Partners
A cross-disciplinary Jenner team represented Omni Federal (Omni) in connection with an investment in the company by funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners. Founded in 2017, Omni is a provider of innovative and intuitive mission and enterprise software solutions to the US Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC).
Jenner Hosts Industry Leaders for Annual Battle of the Economic Experts
Jenner & Block held its 2024 Battle of the Economic Experts, a marquee event co-hosted by the firm’s Transactional Department in partnership with middle market investment bank Ravinia Capital LLC.
Recognitions
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.
Chambers USA 2025 affirms Jenner & Block’s preeminence in Illinois, awarding nine practice area rankings, with Band 1 recognition in General Commercial Litigation, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation, and Insurance: Policyholder Disputes.
2025 Chambers USA Recognizes 38 Practice Areas, 81 Lawyers from Jenner & Block
The Chambers USA 2025 guide has recognized Jenner & Block as a leading firm in 38 practice areas, with practice rankings in 15 national and 23 state categories, and with 81 lawyers recommended across practice areas at the national and state level. Published annually, Chambers USA ranks outstanding lawyers and law firms across the United States based on in-depth market analysis and independent research.
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On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted amendments that increase the amount of disclosure an issuer must provide regarding its repurchases of its equity securities that are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act).[1] The amendments will, among other things, (1) require an issuer to report additional detail regarding its share repurchases (which will need to be aggregated on a daily basis and disclosed quarterly), (2) revise and ex
Client Alert: Embracing Environmental Justice Initiatives to Advance Corporate Objectives
Earth Week 2023 brought with it two significant environmental justice developments. The week began with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announcing the adoption of regulations aimed at reducing pollution in historically overburdened communities and those disproportionately impacted by health and environmental stressors. President Biden then capped the week off by issuing an Executive Order on Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All which further embeds environmental
In this article for ALAS, the Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society, Jenner & Block Partner John R. Storino and Associate Christina T. Lopez address the rules of professional conduct implicated by common client business transactions and the malpractice risks associated with this business decision. Firms that allow such deals, the lawyers suggest, “should thoroughly consider the risks associated with doing so and establish clear policies and procedures to vet, monitor, and regulate such transa