March 2024
We are delighted to share the latest issue of our Alumni Newsletter. There have been many exciting things happening—both within the firm and across our alumni community.
In this issue, we celebrate 2023, our strongest year yet. We added exceptional new laterals to our ranks, contributed significantly to our communities through pro bono service, and announced the opening of our seventh office in Century City, expanding our footprint in Los Angeles and deepening our commitment to our clients in California.
In addition, we celebrate the recent federal judicial nominations by President Biden of three of our esteemed alumni, Amir Ali to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; Sunil Harjani to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and Nicole Berner to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. We also congratulate our former Partners Aaron Cooper, who recently joined the White House as Deputy Legal Advisor to the National Security Council, and Rachel Alpert, who recently joined the United States Treasury Department to serve as Chief Counsel of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). We also hear from our former colleague Chinh Q. Le as he reflects on his time at Jenner and on his current role as a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law.
We hope you enjoy this issue, and we invite you to follow our Jenner & Block Alumni LinkedIn group to stay up to date on what's happening at Jenner. Please continue to share your news and updates with us—we love hearing from you!
Katya Jestin and Randy Mehrberg
Co-Managing Partners
Chinh Le, Visiting Professor of Practice and Distinguished Fellow, Karsh Center for Law and Democracy, UVA Law
We sat down with Jenner & Block alumnus, Chinh Le, to hear about his path through public interest non-profits, private practice, and government, to academia; how his time at Jenner shaped his career; and how he is drawing on his varied experience to teach law students that they can make a difference whether in public interest, private practice, or beyond. Read an excerpt of the conversation here.
Human Rights Advocate, International Sanctions Practitioner Rachel Alpert Tapped to Serve as Chief Counsel, Office of Foreign Assets Control
Jenner & Block is pleased to congratulate Partner Rachel Alpert on joining the US Treasury Department to serve as chief counsel to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the office that administers and enforces US economic and trade sanctions. Read more.
Cybersecurity Leader Aaron Cooper Departs Jenner & Block for National Security Council
In June 2023, Partner Aaron Cooper joined the White House as deputy legal advisor to the National Security Council, having previously served as a co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice. Read more.
Upcoming Alumni Events and Resources
We have expanded our Alumni Relations and Career Strategy program to offer a variety of resources including firm-sponsored networking events, continuing legal education programs, pro bono opportunities, and more. If you would like to learn more, please contact Eden Mandrell and Mary Maher.
Save the Date for Jenner's 2024 CLE Relay
We will host our popular CLE Relay series again this year. On Fridays throughout May and June, our lawyers will discuss a wide range of substantive legal issues impacting our clients—culminating with our popular 2024 Supreme Court Term in Review. Mark your calendars!
All alumni have access to Jenner’s complete CLE library. Please contact alumni@jenner.com to request access.
In Practice
West Coast Boom for Jenner & Block with New Office Space in Century City and San Francisco
Jenner has expanded its presence in California, opening its third office in the state in Century City and more than doubling its footprint in San Francisco. With these additions—at 2029 Century Park East in Century City and 525 Market Street in San Francisco—the firm is poised to support its booming California practices and exciting lateral growth. The office will expand the firm’s ability to serve clients in industries such as media and entertainment, legal services, fintech, and financial services. In the last two years alone, 13 lawyers have joined the Los Angeles office. Learn more.
Jenner & Block Expands National Security and Crisis Practice
The National Security and Crisis Practice, co-chaired by Partners Shreve Ariail, Shoba Pillay, and Ambassador Lee Wolosky, helps multinational organizations navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of national security-related laws, regulations, and policies, including complex national security-related litigation, compliance challenges, transactions, and engagement with government entities. Learn more.
Focus on Fintech and Crypto Assets
Continued growth in fintech, paired with revitalized enforcement efforts, is creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses transacting in digital assets. To meet growing client needs in this evolving space, Jenner & Block was pleased to welcome Laurel Loomis Rimon to the firm last April as a co-chair of the firm’s Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice, alongside fellow Co-Chairs Jeremy Creelan and Kayvan Sadeghi. This industry leading team represents leading global finance and technology companies in their most sensitive litigation and investigations and provides holistic support to clients across a spectrum of transactions, compliance, trade secrets and IP protection, government strategy, and data security issues. Learn more about our Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice and subscribe to receive our “Fintech Focus” client alert series.
In Case You Missed It
The Heart of the Matter
As our alumni know well, Jenner’s commitment and passion for public service has a long history at Jenner and it continues to be a vital part of who we are as lawyers and as people. We are delighted to share the 2024 edition of our annual pro bono report, The Heart of the Matter, which details many of the most impactful pro bono matters we have handled over the past year. Read the report.
Anti-Corruption Enforcement 2023 Year in Review
Jenner & Block’s Anti-Corruption Enforcement 2023 Year in Review provides a concise and comprehensive analysis of key developments in anti-corruption laws and practices worldwide. This interactive website, featuring content authored by lawyers across our offices, delves into recent trends in the US and UK in the global fight against corruption. It covers Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement actions, impactful court decisions and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, the UK’s anti-corruption developments, and 2023 deferred prosecution agreements, as well as insightful infographics.
Jenner & Block Releases 2023 Edition of Illinois Civil Practice Guide
We are pleased to announce the release of the 2024 edition of Jenner & Block’s Illinois Civil Practice Guide which provides comprehensive guidance on Illinois civil rules and procedures. The 13th edition has been updated to address revisions to Illinois Supreme Court rules (including rules that govern the effectuation of digital service and relate to the widespread use of remote proceedings in civil cases), case developments, and questions raised by practitioners throughout the last year. The guide is a valued resource for navigating Illinois procedural rules and law and is available in searchable PDF and bound hardcopy.
Podcast: David Pressman, Jenner & Block Alum and US Ambassador to Hungary, Discusses Commitment to Human Rights with David Axelrod
Ambassador David Pressman, Jenner & Block alum and the current US Ambassador to Hungary, sat down for an interview with our recent Annual Partner Meeting (APM) keynote speaker, David Axelrod, for his acclaimed podcast, The Axe Files. In the interview, Pressman discusses his commitment to democracy and human rights. Listen to the episode here.
Pro Bono Impact and Opportunities
We encourage alumni who work at public service organizations to connect with our pro bono team. Please reach out to our Pro Bono Counsel, Nura Maznavi or our Pro Bono Partnership Lawyer, Angelina Smith at probono@jenner.com.
Welcoming our Newest Laterals to Jenner
We have recently welcomed preeminent laterals in each of our offices. Please join us in welcoming them to Jenner, and let us know if we can help arrange an introduction.
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William Barksdale |
Alexis Early |
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Eric Einhorn |
Jennifer Lee |
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Stephanie Sebor |
Jonathan Skladany |
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Carolyn Small |
Anand Viswanathan |
Recent Alumni Events
Chicago Alumni Event October 2023, Recap and Photos
In October 2023, we welcomed Jenner & Block alumni back to our Chicago office for an alumni reception. More than 100 alumni and current Jenner lawyers gathered for an evening of conversation with old and new friends. Thank you to all of those who joined us.
Key Contacts
Eden Mandrell
Director of Partner Recruiting, Alumni Relations, and Career Strategy
Washington, DC
emandrell@jenner.com
+1 202 639 6083
Mary Maher
Manager, Alumni Relations and Career Strategy
Chicago
mmaher@jenner.com
+1 312 840 7263
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