Alumni Newsletter

September 2026

Hello, Alumni

Welcome to the Fall 2026 issue of the Jennerations Alumni Newsletter, where you'll find updates from former colleagues, highlights from across the firm, and opportunities to stay connected.

Alumni Spotlight

“Some cases are just cases, but the best ones let you think about how to solve something bigger.”

Meet Matt Price → Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Constellation.

Firm News

• 2026 Chambers USA Rankings →
  Jenner has been recognized as a leading firm in 40 practice areas by the 2026 Chambers USA guide, with Band 1 rankings in eight categories and 86 lawyers individually recommended across the firm's national and state practices.
• No. 3 A-List Ranking →
  Jenner has been ranked #3 in The American Lawyer's 2026 A-List, the firm's highest placement yet among the top 20 elite firms recognized as "the best of the best." The A-List evaluates firms not just on financial success, but across talent, culture, and social responsibility.
• Pro Bono Leader → Jenner ranked in the top three nationally, and #1 internationally for a second consecutive year, in The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Report. In 2025, the firm surpassed its five-year, $250 million pro bono commitment by more than $155 million, with 97% of lawyers contributing over 50 hours of pro bono work.
• A Beacon of Justice → Jenner has been named a recipient of the National Legal Aid & Defender Association's 2026 Beacon of Justice Award, recognizing the firm's commitment to advancing equal justice through pro bono work protecting democracy and civil rights.
• SCOTUS Victory →  Partner Adam Unikowsky secured a 6-3 Supreme Court victory in Chatrie v. United States, with the Court holding that accessing a person's location data in the cloud is a Fourth Amendment search, requiring a warrant that meets probable cause and particularity requirements.

Get Involved

Pro Bono

New Opportunities for Alumni → Pro bono isn't just something we do, it's part of who we are. For decades, Jenner & Block lawyers have stepped up for clients who need it most, and now we're inviting alumni to be part of that legacy. Upcoming opportunities include criminal expungement, domestic violence protection order, and special education helpline clinics. Learn more or express your interest by completing this survey →

Networking and Events

Brunch at the Zoo → Jenner is excited to invite alumni and their families to a morning at Lincoln Park Zoo. On Saturday, September 19, from 10 am to 12 pm, the firm's Parent Affinity Groups will host a family brunch bringing together current attorneys, alumni, and clients, with face painting, games, and train and carousel rides for the kids. Register now →

Speaking and Spotlights

Interested in speaking at a Jenner-sponsored program or being featured in an alumni spotlight? Contact us →

Hiring?

We would love to highlight roles that you are looking to fill in your organizations for Jenner lawyers and alumni. Share your open roles today → 

In Case You Missed It

Pulse of Partnerships → We welcomed Chicago-area alumni and clients back to 353 N. Clark Street on July 29 for an evening of reconnecting, celebrating, and looking ahead together. Alumni who are now leading legal and business functions across the city returned to celebrate the ties that continue to connect them to the firm. See the recap →

CLE Relay → Many of you joined us for a session of this year's CLE Relay. If you missed one, or want to revisit a session for credit, recordings are available now in the CLE Library →.