Amit B.Patel

After more than 13 years of advocacy, Jenner & Block successfully secured asylum for pro bono client Asad Mangal and his family, bringing safety and stability to a family that has endured appalling hardship.

Lawyers of Color named Associate Amit Patel to their 2022 Hot List. The annual list recognizes early- to mid-career lawyers with noteworthy accomplishments and dedication to diversity pipeline initiatives.

A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina alleges horrific living conditions for the more than 250 children detained by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, the agency tasked by law with providing South Carolina’s detained children with care and rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Jenner & Block Partner Terri L. Mascherin is one of the primary authors of The American College of Trial Lawyers Handbook of Electronic Evidence. The handbook helps judges and lawyers identify issues posed by electronic evidence, review existing precedent, and determine the proper foundation to admit electronic evidence.

In a trailblazing partnership, the firm collaborated with client BMO Harris, United Way of Metro Chicago, and the NIJC to offer first-time DACA application assistance through the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago. Partner Andrew W. Vail, who serves as general counsel of the UWMC, organized the clinic. In addition to Mr. Vail, the firm team included Partners Angela M. Allen, Nicole A. Allen, Benjamin J. Bradford, Shoba Pillay, Megan B. Poetzel, Michael W. Ross, Erin R. Schrantz and Associa

Litigation Department Co-Chair Reid J. Schar, together with E.K. McWilliams and Philip B. Sailer, have released an updated edition of A Guide to Civil RICO Litigation in Federal Courts, one of Jenner & Block’s Practice Series Guides. This 300-plus page publication is designed to assist lawyers, both in-house and in private practice, as they navigate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) in civil cases. This fully revised and updated treatise seeks to demystify RICO by f

The 2021 edition of The Legal 500 United States recognizes Jenner & Block in 24 national practice categories. Of those, the firm received a Tier-1 ranking in the Copyright, Native American Law, and Telecoms and Broadcast (Regulatory) categories.

On May 31, 2021, the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 672 amending the existing Illinois Freedom to Work Act, 820 ILCS 90, and significantly expanding its scope. The current Illinois Freedom to Work Act prohibits employers from entering into covenants not to compete with “low-wage employees,” defined as employees whose earnings are less than the greater of $13 per hour or any applicable federal, state, or local minimum wage. As we describe below, the

This third edition of the Trade Secret Update addresses developments in US trade secret law, discusses some of the most significant criminal and civil trade secret actions, and highlights particular interpretations of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and its effect on trade secret litigation since it took effect five years ago. The Update addresses notable recent trade secret civil decisions, developments in the inevitable disclosure doctrine, what constitutes ownership of a trade secret to

Since our last report on the state of litigation under COVID-19, the disease continues to spread throughout the country and impact all aspects of American life. We hope that you and your loved ones are well and remain safe.

In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, many state and local governments have issued shelter-in-place orders.  As a result, millions of Americans—most of whom have spent their careers working from an office—are now working from home (WFH) for the first time.  The sudden shift to widespread WFH poses unique challenges for businesses seeking to protect their trade secrets and confidential information.  Companies must be vigilant in taking steps to train employees about potential securi

The fluidity of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the legal profession increases the need for those involved in or anticipating litigation to stay informed about how courts are addressing the need for “just, speedy, and inexpensive determination”[1] of disputes.  Certainly, today’s challenging circumstances force all who are involved in litigation to effectively balance that need while also adhering to crucial health and safety measures.  The necessity of striking the correct balance present