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The Daily Journal has honored a Jenner & Block team with a 2026 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award for their work in Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria v. California Department of Social Services —a pro bono matter that secured both individual justice and statewide policy change for Native American foster youth.

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program, aimed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners access federal contracting opportunities, has been under increased scrutiny since an investigation by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed a significant bribery scheme involving more than half a billion dollars. Citing that investigation, in June 2025, the SBA Administrator directed the SBA’s Office of General Contracting and B

Jenner & Block is once again sponsoring the Annual Tribal In-House Counsel Association (TICA) Conference, which Partners Charlie Galbraith and Suedeen Kelly, and Special Counsel Krystalyn Kinsel will attend in Santa Barbara from November 12 to 14.

Jenner & Block achieved a significant victory for the Navajo Nation after Dineh Benally, the former President of the Navajo Nation Farm Board, pleaded guilty to 15 federal felonies stemming from a massive illegal marijuana operation that exploited workers and caused extensive environmental damage to tribal lands.

Jenner & Block has elevated six lawyers to Special Counsel, promoting associates from the firm’s Chicago, London, and Washington, DC offices.

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development named Special Counsel Craig Williams (Mississippi Choctaw) and Senior Associates Lenny Powell (Hopland Band of Pomo Indians) and Krystalyn Kinsel (Navajo) among their 2023 class of Native American 40 Under 40 award recipients. The recipients “represent the best and brightest emerging Indian Country leaders” and are recognized for leadership, initiative, and dedication to their communities.

With pro bono support from Jenner & Block, the California Tribal Families Coalition (CTFC) and Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria filed a lawsuit against Humboldt County and the State of California for discriminatory treatment of tribal foster youth.

The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the DC Access to Justice Commission and the DC Bar Pro Bono Center, announced their 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll honorees. Thirty-nine Jenner & Block lawyers were recognized in this year’s class for contributing 50 hours or more of pro bono service to those who cannot afford legal counsel. Thirty-one lawyers achieved the High Honor distinction for providing 100 hours or more.

Jenner & Block Partner Charles Galbraith and Associate Krystalyn Kinsel discuss the benefits and legal and cultural nuances of partnering with tribes for new business ventures in a recent Bloomberg Law INSIGHT article. In the piece, they discuss a recent venture by a technology company and outline the valuable opportunity Indian Country provides companies beyond simple jurisdictional advantages.

On November 5, the Federal Circuit unanimously affirmed a jury verdict that cleared firm client Roku of claims it infringed a streaming media technology patent, marking the end of multiyear litigation in which MV3 had claimed $41 million in damages. The three-judge panel issued the ruling just two days after holding a hearing on MV3’s motion for a new trial.

At this webinar, Jenner & Block Associate Krystalyn Kinsel will discuss how to navigate and work with different components in the Department of Justice. She will focus specifically on legal issues involving Indian tribes. Ms. Kinsel is a member of the Native American Law and Government Relations Practices. A member of the Navajo Nation, she focuses her practice on litigation and Native American affairs. The webinar will be held from 12 to 1 pm MST. To learn more and register, please click here.

Jenner and Block Associate Krystalyn Kinsel participated in this panel. She and other speakers discussed recent developments in criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country, including theUnited States v. Cooley andNobles v. State, and also highlighted implications for MMIP. Ms. Kinsel is a member of the Native American Law and Government Relations Practices. A member of the Navajo Nation, she focuses her practice on litigation and Native American affairs.

Since 2011,the DC courts have published an annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll that recognizes lawyers who contributed 50 hours or more of pro bono service to those who cannot afford legal counsel. The 2020 Honor Roll includes 55 DC office lawyers. In a joint letter, DC Court of Appeals Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and DC Superior Court Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring thank all honorees, noting that 2020 presented unique pressures like the pandemic. “We salute you for using your talents a