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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 Wins Landmark Supreme Court Victory in Chatrie v. United States
Jenner & Block Partner Adam Unikowsky has secured a landmark victory at the Supreme Court of the United States in Chatrie v. United States, with the Court holding by a 6-3 vote that accessing a person’s location data in the cloud is a “search” under the Fourth Amendment, requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant satisfying the Constitution’s probable cause and particularity requirements. The Court remanded the case to the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to determine whether the sp
WASHINGTON, DC – June 17, 2026: Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Brandon R. Thompson has joined as a Special Counsel in its Washington, DC office as part of the firm’s Communications, Internet, and Technology (CIT) Practice. Brandon's background in corporate transactions, combined with his Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory experience, strengthens the firm's ability to advise clients navigating the intersection of communications law and commercial transactions.
Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Kimberly Cook has joined as Special Counsel in its Washington, DC office as part of the firm's Communications, Internet, and Technology (CIT) Practice.
Recognitions
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. has appointed Partner Catherine Steege to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules. Cathy will serve a three-year term beginning October 1, 2026, on the committee that shapes and recommends changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure nationwide.
Associate Andrew Santana Recognized as “Most Promising Newcomer” at 2026 California Legal Awards
Associate Andrew Santana was selected as the "Most Promising Newcomer" at this year's California Legal Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles.
Jenner & Block Named to Public Interest Law Initiative’s 2026 Pro Bono Recognition Roster
For the 16th year, Jenner & Block has been recognized in Public Interest Law Initiative’s Pro Bono Recognition Roster (PILI).
Publications
“Escape from Kabul,” American College of Trial Lawyers
In an article for the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) Summer 2026 Journal, Partner Terri Mascherin tells the story of an extraordinary rescue operation carried out by seven women judges to save their Afghan counterparts from the Taliban following the fall of Kabul in August 2021.
In Employee Relations Law Journal: What Happens When ERISA Disability Deadlines Slip
Partner Joseph Torres along with Associates Emma O'Connor and Christopher LeWarne, authored an article for the Employee Relations Law Journal analyzing a significant Fourth Circuit decision with substantial consequences for ERISA disability plan administrators.
Partner Joseph Torres has been selected for Negocios Now's Who's Who in Hispanic Business special edition as one of 50 Powerful Latino Lawyers. Joseph will be recognized at Negocios Now's Gala event on July 23, 2026.
Podcasts
Partner Rachel Alpert was recently featured on the American Bar Association's National Security Law Today podcast, where she discussed how the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has evolved, and why its use to justify tariffs is drawing scrutiny.
Ambassador Keith Harper Featured on Lawyering Peace Podcast
In a recent episode of Lawyering Peace, Partner Keith Harper, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council, discussed how making human rights a core part of peace negotiations is key to durable peace.
“The Art of Supreme Court Advocacy with Carter Phillips,” Trial Tested
Carter Phillips, one of the most prolific US Supreme Court advocates of our time, joined Jenner & Block Partner and Trial Tested host, Terri Mascherin to share insights about arguing before the nation’s highest court. With 90 cases argued, Phillips discusses the impact of oral arguments versus briefs on case outcomes, the art of anticipating questions, and shifts in courtroom dynamics over the past four decades. Phillips also emphasizes the importance of rigorous writing and practical experience
Client Alerts
On June 22, 2026, President Trump signed two Executive Orders establishing an updated comprehensive federal framework for quantum information science and technology. The first order focuses on security—requiring federal agencies and government contractors to upgrade their encryption systems to withstand attacks from future quantum computers, before those computers arrive. The second focuses on innovation—accelerating research, commercialization, and workforce development in quantum computing and
Supreme Court Holds SEC Need Not Prove Investor Losses to Obtain Disgorgement—But Key Limits Remain
In any enforcement action, one of the SEC's most powerful remedies is disgorgement—the ability to force a defendant to repay the ill-gotten gain from an alleged securities law violation. During the Biden administration, the SEC assessed in excess of $2 billion in disgorgement per year, reaching a record $6.1 billion in 2024.
New AI Executive Order: Key Takeaways For Companies Developing Advanced AI Models
On June 2, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order (EO) on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity—just weeks after abruptly pulling a prior version at the eleventh hour, with tech leaders already assembled at the White House for a signing ceremony. In the wake of reports on the new capabilities of frontier models to identify and exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities at scale, the EO sets out the administration’s framework for voluntary government pre-release review of “covered fron
Events
Partner Michael Vernick to Speak at NACUA's 2026 Annual Conference
On July 1, Partner Michael Vernick will speak on a panel at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville.
CLE Relay 2026 — Session 4 — US Supreme Court Term in Review
Jenner & Block's appellate lawyers review the most consequential cases from the 2025–2026 Supreme Court term. This session covers high-profile decisions and pending matters addressing presidential power, agency independence, birthright citizenship, voting rights, and other significant constitutional and federal law questions before the Court.
CLE Relay 2026 — Session 3 — AI Challenges and Opportunities in the Legal Space
As AI tools become embedded in business operations across sectors, the legal questions surrounding their use are growing more complex — and more consequential. Jenner & Block lawyers examine the latest developments in AI from a legal perspective, including cyber risk, content and intellectual property considerations, and strategies for advising clients on responsible adoption.