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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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Partner April Otterberg to Participate in Chicago Bar Association Ethics Seminar
On February 25, Partner April Otterberg will participate in a seminar hosted by the Chicago Bar Association titled “Ethics Refresher and New Applications to Generative AI.”
Jenner & Block is pleased to announce its Law Firm and Professional Services Defense Practice achieved a Nationwide Band 1 ranking in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA. This marks the first year that Chambers has included a Nationwide Law Firm Defense category among its rankings.
“Escamilla v. Vannucci: A Chance to Clarify That Section 340.6(a) Means What It Says,” Daily Journal
In an article for the Daily Journal, Partners Michael McNamara and Alexander Smith discuss the Court of Appeal’s Decision in Escamilla v. Vannucci, which held that the one-year statute of limitations in Section 340.6 of California Code of Civil Procedure applies to malicious prosecution claims against attorneys.
Recognitions
Partner John Storino Named President of the Chicago Inn of Court
Chicago Partner John Storino, Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Law Firm and Professional Services Defense Practice, has been named President of the Chicago Inn of Court.
Chicago Associate Christina Lopez Recognized with Chicago Bar Foundation’s Weigle Award
Associate Christina Lopez has been honored by the Chicago Bar Foundation with the Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award at its Pro Bono & Public Service Award Luncheon.
Jenner & Block's Law Firm Defense Practice Receives Band 1 Nationwide Ranking in 2026 Chambers USA
For the third consecutive year, Jenner & Block's Law Firm and Professional Services Defense Practice has achieved a Nationwide Band 1 ranking in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA.
Publications
Analysis of California Supreme Court Ruling on Attorney Liability
In the Summer 2025 edition of the ABTL Report, Partner AnnaMarie Van Hoesen and Associate Effiong Dampha provide an in-depth analysis of the California Supreme Court’s recent decision in Escamilla v. Vannucci.
On January 9, 2023, the US Supreme Court heard oral argument in the matter of In re Grand Jury, No. 21-1397, which asked the Court to determine when the attorney-client privilege will protect “dual-purpose communications” that involve both legal and business advice. The Court’s decision could affect how privilege will apply to the daily work of in-house counsel, and other lawyers, who regularly wear both legal and business hats for their clients.
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
Events
“Ethical Issues Practicing Law in an AI Environment,” Corporate & Securities Law Institute
On September 27, Associate Christina Lopez will speak on a legal ethics panel titled, “Ethical Issues Practicing Law in an AI Environment,” as part of the 44th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute event.