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Join us for an inspiring and forward-looking conversation on The Future of Cities, featuring Carol Ross Barney, internationally renowned architect and urban visionary, and Laura Appenzeller, a leader in innovation ecosystems and real estate partnerships at the University of Illinois. 

Jenner & Block was named Law Firm of the Year and honored in several different categories by The American Lawyer at the 2025 Industry Awards. These awards recognize “the legal industry's most impactful and important work of the past year.” 

The American Lawyer has listed Jenner & Block as a finalist in six categories in the 2025 Industry Awards. These awards recognize “the legal industry's most impactful and important work of the past year.”

On June 11, Jenner & Block advised its client The Campbell Center in completing its merger with New Horizons. This merger marks a pivotal moment, uniting two San Fernando Valley, California based non-profits that have each served the neurodiverse community for 70 years. The Campbell Center supports adult individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities through supported employment, community integration services, and residential services.

A Jenner & Block team advised Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, in their acquisition of a majority equity stake in Pioneer Window Holdings, Inc (“Pioneer”) through a newly-formed affiliate.

A Jenner & Block team advised Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in closing its acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food, and healthcare products, for an enterprise value of €838 million. Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies, including significant clean room capabilities. Silgan enter

In honor of American Bar Association's US Pro Bono Week, Jenner & Block is celebrating and shining a spotlight on the impactful work our lawyers do to help preserve and strengthen the communities we serve. Earlier this year, the firm, an international leader in pro bono service, surpassed its five-year commitment of providing $250 million in free legal services to those in need of access to justice—a year and a half ahead of schedule.

A cross-office Jenner & Block team represented Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in entering into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food, and healthcare products, for an enterprise value of €838 million. Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with  approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies including sign

A Jenner & Block team provided Bright Star Community Outreach (Bright Star) with real estate counsel to purchase Tabernacle Church, with input from the firm’s tax, environmental, and bankruptcy lawyers. 

JUNE 6, 2024 -- Jenner & Block honored lawyers and professional staff from across offices and practices at its annual pro bono awards ceremony. The winners embrace the firm’s commitment to ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to justice.

Partner Michelle McAtee leads a team that is advising the University of Illinois on a milestone project: a permanent home for the university’s Discovery Partners Institute (DPI).

Partner Sheila Kailus and Associate Abraham Salander have refreshed their Lexis Practical Guidance practice note that covers Illinois borrower default and lender remedy provisions. In “Commercial Real Estate Loan Defaults and Remedies,” the authors offer an overview of common workout options along with negotiation tips for borrower and lender counsel.

Jenner & Block is proud to host its inaugural Realty Rendezvous, a comprehensive half-day program designed to promote conversations about the industry. At four different panels, top minds in the industry will discuss trends and hot topics affecting real estate and hospitality clients. Following the panels, attendees will enjoy a networking reception with a menu featuring curated hors d'oeuvres and drink pairings, including Brown Estate wine and a special Bulleit Bourbon tasting in celebration of

Connect CRE has selected Partner Sheila Kailus as a winner for the 2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards. The award recognizes lawyers for excelling in their practices as well as their contributions to the community. With hundreds of submissions, Sheila was one of just 10 lawyers recognized in the Chicago & Midwest Region.

In their practice note, Partner Sheila Kailus and Associate Abraham Salander discuss the typical borrower default and lender remedy provisions in commercial real estate financing documentation in Illinois. They provide an overview of commonly used workout options and negotiation tips for counsel who represent borrowers and lenders. Recognizing this unprecedented time, the authors also highlight areas in flux as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and various governmental measures to assist borrowe

Jenner & Block Partner Sheila Kailus has been honored as one of Connect Media’s Chicago & Midwest region Women in Real Estate Award winners. This award highlights “women with achievements and inspirational stories who have reached positions of leadership and play key mentorship roles for other in commercial real estate.”

Starting in February, lawyers from Jenner & Block and our client Cboe worked together to host a series of clinics aimed at helping individuals renew their status under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Within two months of the clinics, eight people received their renewals from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20, 2021 – Jenner & Block has elected 10 lawyers to the partnership, effective January 1, 2022. Coming from three offices and serving across practice areas, this diverse group will support the firm’s clients and the partnership with their experience in a range of litigation and transactional matters.