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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
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Jenner & Block won a temporary restraining order for the Association of American Universities (AAU) on October 1, hours before the US Department of Education was set to publish the names of foreign donors to American universities on its website.
Jeremy Feigenbaum, First Solicitor General of New Jersey, Joins Jenner & Block in New York
NEW YORK, NY, September 28, 2026 – Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Jeremy Feigenbaum, New Jersey’s inaugural Solicitor General, has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. Jeremy, who has served in senior state leadership roles for nearly a decade, will support clients across industries as they navigate high-stakes appeals and Supreme Court litigation, federal and multistate investigations, complex commercial disputes, and litigation at the intersection of government and
Partner Andrew Vail Reelected as Secretary for Chicago Bar Association
Partner Andrew Vail has been reelected as the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Secretary for the 2026–2027 term. He will serve alongside President Trisha M. Rich, First Vice President Kathryn Carso Liss, Second Vice President Jonathan B. Amarilio, and Treasurer Adam Zebelian.
Recognitions
Six Jenner & Block Partners Named to Forbes' 2026 Top Lawyers List
Forbes recognized Partners Ishan Bhabha, Lindsay Harrison, Katya Jestin, Annie Kastanek, Alison Stein, and Adam Unikowsky to its list of 2026 Top Lawyers, which highlights the best attorneys in America across practice areas.
Jenner & Block Named Finalist in Seven 2026 D.C. Legal Awards Categories
Law.com and The National Law Journal have named Jenner & Block a finalist in all seven categories in which the firm and its attorneys were considered for the 2026 D.C. Legal Awards.
Chambers UK 2026 Recognises Jenner & Block London
Jenner & Block's London office has been recognised in the Corporate Crime & Investigations practice area. Published annually, Chambers UK 2026 ranks the leading law firms and lawyers across the United Kingdom based on in-depth research and client feedback.
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.
SEC Reverses Position on Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in IPOs
On September 17, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a policy statement (the Statement) that allows companies to include mandatory arbitration clauses in their governing documents for investor claims, reversing its longstanding practice of prohibiting companies intending to go public from doing so.
Partner James Rogers on Post-Brexit Enforcement Uncertainty and Arbitration Surge
In a recent feature for The Law Gazette, Partner James Rogers discusses how post-Brexit legal realities have redefined cross-border dispute strategy, particularly in the arena of enforcement and arbitration.
Client Alerts
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
Grant Terminations and Court of Federal Claims Litigation
The Administration’s dramatic cutbacks to federal funding have changed the landscape and presented new and unprecedented challenges for funding recipients across a range of industries.
Events
Jenner & Block Partners to Speak at Council on Governmental Relations Conference
On June 11, Partners Mike Vernick, Katie Wynbrandt, and Betsy Henthorne will speak on a panel at the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting.