OUR FIRM OUR FIRM - Overview Jenner & Block is defined by the exceptional results we produce, the values we share, the clients we serve and most importantly, our lawyers. Jenner & Block lawyers consistently deliver excellence in the most complex and demanding legal matters, both litigation and transactions. They do not consider the practice of law a job, but rather a calling to serve clients, the profession and the community. No matter what legal challenge is presented, our powerful combination of experience, professionalism and teamwork helps clients achieve their goals. Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a law firm of international reach with more than 500 lawyers in six offices, including Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Our firm has been widely recognized for producing outstanding results in corporate transactions and securing significant litigation victories from the trial level through the United States Supreme Court. Companies and individuals around the world trust Jenner & Block with their most sensitive and consequential matters. Our clients range from the top ranks of the Fortune 500, large privately held corporations and financial services institutions to emerging companies, family-run businesses and individuals. We have earned our reputation as a litigation powerhouse . The 400 lawyers in our nationally recognized litigation department have won impressive victories in complex and challenging cases in a broad range of substantive areas of law and across a wide variety of industries, before federal, state and administrative courts and in arbitrations. We have achieved landmark rulings on behalf of clients in matters before the United States Supreme Court — our appellate advocates have presented 21 oral arguments to the Court in the last 10 terms, and we also have an extensive amicus practice. Lawyers in our transactional practices represent international and domestic clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and dispositions of businesses. We also regularly advise clients regarding public and private securities offerings and financings and in areas such as real estate, tax, environmental, insurance, commercial law, technology, intellectual property, bankruptcy and reorganization, labor and employment, executive compensation, government contracts, health care and associations. A commitment to public service is part of the DNA of our firm. We are known for our long tradition of pro bono advocacy, as well as service to the bar and to our communities. The American Lawyer has ranked Jenner & Block as the no. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 11 times, most recently in 2020. Other accolades have come from The National Law Journal, which named the firm to its 2020 "Pro Bono Hot List." Many organizations have recognized us for the pro bono work we do. The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association regularly honor the firm with their At A Glance Year Founded 1914 Headquarters 353 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654-3456 Phone 312 222-9350 Fax 312 527-0484 Media Inquiries [email protected]Firm Chair Thomas J. Perrelli 202 639-6004 [email protected]Firm Co-Managing Partners Katya Jestin 212 891-1685 [email protected]Randy Mehrberg 312 840-7505 [email protected]Chief Operating Officer Carol Rubin 312 923-2925 [email protected]
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O U R F I R M
OUR FIRM - Overview
Jenner & Block is defined by the exceptional results we produce, the
values we share, the clients we serve and most importantly, our lawyers.
Jenner & Block lawyers consistently deliver excellence in the most
complex and demanding legal matters, both litigation and transactions.
They do not consider the practice of law a job, but rather a calling to serve
clients, the profession and the community. No matter what legal challenge
is presented, our powerful combination of experience, professionalism and
teamwork helps clients achieve their goals.
Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a law firm of international reach withmore than 500 lawyers in six offices, including Chicago, London, LosAngeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Our firm hasbeen widely recognized for producing outstanding results in corporatetransactions and securing significant litigation victories from the trial levelthrough the United States Supreme Court. Companies and individualsaround the world trust Jenner & Block with their most sensitive andconsequential matters. Our clients range from the top ranks of theFortune 500, large privately held corporations and financial servicesinstitutions to emerging companies, family-run businesses andindividuals.
We have earned our reputation as a litigation powerhouse. The 400lawyers in our nationally recognized litigation department have wonimpressive victories in complex and challenging cases in a broad range ofsubstantive areas of law and across a wide variety of industries, beforefederal, state and administrative courts and in arbitrations. We haveachieved landmark rulings on behalf of clients in matters before the UnitedStates Supreme Court — our appellate advocates have presented 21 oralarguments to the Court in the last 10 terms, and we also have anextensive amicus practice.
Lawyers in our transactional practices represent international anddomestic clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, jointventures, strategic alliances and dispositions of businesses. We alsoregularly advise clients regarding public and private securities offeringsand financings and in areas such as real estate, tax, environmental,insurance, commercial law, technology, intellectual property, bankruptcyand reorganization, labor and employment, executive compensation,government contracts, health care and associations.
A commitment to public service is part of the DNA of our firm. We areknown for our long tradition of pro bono advocacy, as well as service tothe bar and to our communities. The American Lawyer has ranked Jenner& Block as the no. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 11 times, mostrecently in 2020. Other accolades have come from The National Law
Journal, which named the firm to its 2020 "Pro Bono Hot List."
Many organizations have recognized us for the pro bono work we do. TheUS District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the ChicagoChapter of the Federal Bar Association regularly honor the firm with their
Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service. The firm has received theprestigious Pro Bono Publico Award from the American Bar Association,the Pro Bono Institute’s John H. Pickering Award, the Public Interest LawInitiative's Pro Bono Initiative Award, the DC Bar’s Pro Bono Law Firm ofthe Year Award and numerous others. In addition, many firm lawyershave received individual awards for their pro bono work.
Jenner & Block lawyers rise above the rest both in terms of theirqualifications and their approach to practicing law. Several Jenner & Blocklawyers currently serve as federal judges, building on a remarkable historyof judicial service by member of the firm. One former partner served as theUnited States solicitor general.
We recruit our lawyers from top-tier law schools and prominent clerkships,and foster their growth and development with training, mentoring andcasework. We foster creativity in the practice of law, while also holdingour lawyers to a rigorous set of performance standards. Our culturecombines entrepreneurism with an atmosphere of collegiality andteamwork.
The Jenner & Block Difference
We have members of the bars of every United States Court of Appealsand members of the state bars throughout the country.
Among our trial lawyers are 11 Fellows of the American College of TrialLawyers, nine former US Supreme Court clerks, many former US courts ofappeals clerks, numerous state appellate court clerks, a former USattorney, a former acting solicitor general of the United States, the formerassociate attorney general of the United States, and 10 former assistantUS attorneys.
Our lawyers are actively involved in writing, speaking and representingclients on issues at the leading edge of the world’s business communityand the practice of law.
Our Values
Our Values
The core values we focus on include our commitments to:
Excellence;We will not compromise on quality.We are committed to excellence and live by the highest professionalstandards.
Chief Talent and StrategyOff icerCharlotte L. Wager
Client Focus;We are relentlessly client centric and focused on the client’s needs.We deliver superior client service.
Collaboration;We work in an environment distinguished by exceptional people,challenging work and a steadfast drive to develop superior talent.Our team consists of a diverse group of professionals who sharecertain qualities and abilities and are committed to our core values.We leverage the full weight of the firm delivering services across allpractices and offices.
Diversity and Inclusion; andWe create an unrivaled environment for superior talent.We seek “A+” players who are collaborative and innovative within adiverse and inclusive environment.We foster superior talent by providing opportunities for continuouslearning and by promoting diversity and maintaining an inclusiveenvironment where everyone feels respected and is able tocontribute.We expect every individual in the firm to take personal responsibilityfor supporting diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.
Pro Bono and Public ServiceWe are a firm with a conscience and are committed to pro bono andcommunity service.Our lawyers are called to serve; participation in public service isexpected, not just accepted.Serving our community is an obligation and a privilege for everyone inour firm.Pro bono is an important part of our history, in our DNA and anongoing priority at the firm.
Our Awards
2021
The American Lawyer
Partners Nicole Allen and Debbie Berman Named to the Inaugural List of“Midwest Trailblazers” by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer Names Partners David Pressman, Dawn Smalls,and Lee Wolosky "Northeast Trailblazers"The American Lawyer Honors Partner Jessica Ring Amunson as aTrailblazer SouthThe Amercian Lawyer Honors Partner Matthew Price as a TrailblazerSouth
Billboard
Partner Andrew Bart Named among Billboard's Top Music Lawyers
Jenner & Block Partner Ishan Bhabha Recognized by Bloomberg Law asTop Lawyer Under 40
Chambers
Chambers & Partners Recognizes 56 Firm Lawyers across 34 Categoriesin Chambers USA
Chambers Global Ranks Three Practices and Four Partnersp style="display: inline !important;">Chambers Diversity & Inclusion
Names Jenner & Block Outstanding Firm for Pro Bono/p>
p style="display: inline !important;">Chicago Bar Foundation/p>Jenner & Block Partner Andrew Vail Receives Edward J. Lewis II ProBono Award
p style="display: inline !important;">Chicago Daily Law Bulletin/Chicago
Lawyer Magazine
Partner Precious Jacobs Honored with Chicago Daily Law
Bulletin/Chicago Lawyer Magazine Award/p>
p style="display: inline !important;">Crain's
/p>Partner Ali Arain Honored among Crain’s New York Business’ NotableLGBTQ Leaders and ExecutivesPartner Precious Jacobs-Perry Honored among Crain’s Chicago Business
2021 Notable Executives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
p style="display: inline !important;">The Hollywood Reporter
/p>Partner Carissa Coze Highlighted as a Top Dealmaker in HollywoodThe Hollywood Reporter Again Names Partner Andrew Bart a New York"Power Lawyer"
Human Rights CampaignJenner & Block Recognized among "Best Places to Work for LGBTQEquality"
Law360
Special Counsel Camillie Landrón and Carla Weiss Named AmongLaw360 "Rising Stars"Law360 Names Jenner & Block 2021 Regional Powerhouse
Legal 500
Legal 500 United States Recognizes Jenner & Block in 24 NationalPractice Categories and Names 90 Lawyers among Its Leading Lawyers,Next Generation Partners, and Hall Of Famers
The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal Names John Mathias a "Trailblazer"p>Ishan Bhabha Named 2021 Rising Star by The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal Names Jenner & Block to Appellate Hot List for13th Straight YearSpecial Counsel David W. Sussman Named a Sports, Gaming, andEntertainment Law TrailblazerPartner Andrew Vail Named a Litigation Trailblazer/p>
p>Thomas P. Sullivan Justice AwardPartner Terri Mascherin Honored with the 2021 Thomas P. SullivanJustice Award/p>
p>US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the ChicagoChapter of the Federal Bar AssociationJenner & Block Lawyers and Alumni Win Northern District of Illinois ProBono Award/p>
Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF)Firm Earns WILEF’s Gold Standard Certification for Eighth Year
2020
American Constitution Society, Chicago Lawyer ChapterDavid Bradford Selected for the ACS Chicago Abner J. Mikva Award
The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer’s Annual Survey Ranks the Firm No. 1 in Pro Bonofor the Fourth Consecutive Year
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 63 Firm Lawyers
Billboard
Partner Andrew Bart Honored among Billboard's Top Music Lawyers
Burton AwardPartner David Singer and Associate Camila Connolly win Burton Award forDistinguished Legal Writing
California Lawyer
Partner Carissa Coze and Fox Corp's Adam Reiss Named California
Lawyer "Attorneys of the Year"
Chambers
Chambers & Partners Recognizes 48 Firm Lawyers across 42 Categoriesin Its 2020 Guides
Crain's
Jenner & Block Partner David Kroeger Honored among Crain's NotableLGBTQ ExecutivesPartner Matthew Cipolla Named Among “NotableLGBTQ Leaders And Executives”Four New York Office Lawyers Named among Crain’s New York Business
Notable Women in Law
Daily Journal
Jenner & Block Lawyers Earn Statewide Honor for $250 Million DefenseVerdict
GIR
Partner Matthew Cipolla Recognized among GIR's “40 under 40”
Law360 Names Firm as “Practice Group of the Year” for Media &Entertainment and Sports & BettingPartners Ian Gershengorn and Martin Glass Selected as Law360 MVPsNicole Allen Named among Law360 "Rising Stars" Jenner & Block Cannabis Industry Group Named among Law360
“Cannabis Groups of the Year”
Law Bulletin MediaPartner Precious Jacobs Honored with Chicago Daily Law
Bulletin/Chicago Lawyer Magazine Award
Legal 500 United States
Legal 500 United States Recognizes Jenner & Block in 23 NationalPractice Categories and Names 11 as Leading Lawyers, Next GenerationPartners and Hall of Fame
LGBT BarAssociate E.K. McWilliams Recognized among the Nation’s “BestLGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40”
Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Partner Todd C. Toral as"Leader of Influence"
The National Immigrant Justice CenterAssociate Hope Tone Honored with NIJC's "Rising Star' Award
The National Law Journal
Firm Once Again Named to The National Law Journal's "Pro Bono HotList"Partner Martin Glass Named a Cannabis “Trailblazer” by The National Law
Journal
Partner Lindsay Harrison Named a DC "Trailblazer” by The National Law
Journal
The National Law Journal Once Again Names Firm to "Appellate Hot List"
New York Law Journal
Partner Anne Cortina Perry Named A “Rising Star” by the New York Law
Journal
Washington Business Journal
WBJ Recognizes Partner Lindsay Harrison with "Business of Pride" Award
Women in Law Empowerment ForumFirm Again Earns Gold Standard Certification from the Women In LawEmpowerment Forum
Yale Law WomenYale Law Women’s Top Firms Report Honors Jenner & Block in ThreeAreas
Firm Ranks No. 1 in Pro Bono for 10th Year in The American Lawyer’sAnnual Survey
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 48 Firm Lawyers
Billboard
Billboard Names Partner Andy Bart to its 2019 List of “Top Music Lawyers”
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Recognizes Partner Sara Tonnies HortonAmong “40 Under Forty”
Chicago ScholarsJenner & Block Partner Precious Jacobs and Associate Daniel EpsteinRecognized as Chicago Scholars’ 35 Under 35
Crain's
Partners Gail Morse and Howard Suskin Honored among Crain’s “NotableLGBTQ Executives”
Daily Journal
Los Angeles Partner Rick Richmond Earns Prestigious Clay AwardCarissa Coze Named “Top 100 Lawyers in California”
Euromoney Legal Media Group
Jenner & Block Partner Abby Bried Receives Women in Business LawAward
Global Arbitration Review
Jenner & Block’s International Arbitration Practice Named to GAR 100
Illinois Super Lawyers
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 54 Partners and 10 “Rising Stars”
Law360
Law360 Names Four Firm Practices as “Practice Groups of the Year”Authors Win Award for Distinguished Legal WritingLaw360 Recognizes Jenner & Block Partner Ishan K. Bhabha as RisingStar
LGBT Bar AssociationPartner Emily Loeb named to LGBT Bar’s “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40”List
The Lawyer
Partner Christine Braamskamp Named one of The Lawyer’s “Hot 1002019”
Lawyers of Color
Reginald Hill Named "Nation's Best" by Lawyers of Color
NAACPNAACP Recognizes Firm Team with "Foot Soldier in the Sand Award"
National Law Journal
Partners Emily M. Loeb and Previn Warren Named “DC Rising Stars” byThe National Law Journal
Chair Craig Martin Featured in The National Law Journal’s “WinningLitigators” Special ReportThe National Law Journal Recognizes Partners Emily Loeb and ThomasPerrelli as “Government Relations Trailblazers”The National Law Journal Again Recognizes the Firm’s “AppellateLuminaries”The National Law Journal Names Partner Carissa Coze a Sports andEntertainment “Trailblazer”
New York Law Journal
Two Jenner & Block Partners Recognized as Trailblazers by New York
Law Journal
New York Law Journal Names Partner Susan Kohlmann a “DistinguishedLeader” for 2019
New York Metro Super Lawyers
New York Metro Super Lawyers Recognizes 12 Jenner & Block Lawyers
Public Interest Law InitiativeFirm Named to PILI’s 2019 Pro Bono Recognition Roster
The Recorder
Partner Carissa Coze Honored among The Recorder’s “Women Leadersin Tech Law”
South Asian Bar Association of North AmericaPartner Previn Warren Receives South Asian Bar Association’s RisingStar Award
US District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisFirm Lawyers Honored with 2019 Award for Excellence in Pro BonoService
Variety
Variety Names Partner Carissa Coze to “Dealmakers Impact Report”
Yale Law WomenFirm is Awarded Yale Law Women Category Honor
2018
ACLU of Southern CaliforniaJenner & Block Honored with ACLU Award for Pro Bono Work
The American Lawyer
Firm Receives Accolades for Recent Northwestern VictoryFirm Ranks No. 1 in Pro Bono for Ninth Time in American Lawyer’s Annual
SurveyThe American Lawyer Names Jenner & Block to 2018 A-List
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers In America Recognizes 42 Firm Lawyers
BTIPartners Martin Glass and Rick Richmond Named BTI “Client Service All-Stars”
Burton AwardTeam Wins Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing
Catholic Immigration Legal Network, Inc.Firm Receives Pro Bono Award from Catholic Immigration Legal Network
Chambers USA
Chambers USA Ranks 29 Practices and 47 Lawyers in 2018 Guide
Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar FoundationPartner Terri Mascherin Honored with the Justice John Paul StevensAward
Corporate Counsel and InsideCounselCorporate Counsel and InsideCounsel Name New York Managing PartnerSusan Kohlmann and Retired Partner Joan Hall among 2018 NationalWomen in Law Honorees
Crain's Chicago Business
Five Partners Named among “Chicago’s Notable Women Lawyers”Partner Reginald Hill Honored among Crain’s “Chicago’s Notable MinorityLawyers”
Daily Journal
The Daily Journal Recognizes Firm in Annual “Top Verdict” FeatureLos Angeles Partners Honored with Prestigious CLAY Awards
DC Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono LegalServicesFirm’s DC Office Recognized for Commitment to Pro Bono
Global Investigations Review
Partners Christine Braamskamp, Gayle Littleton and Erin SchrantzFeatured in GIR’s “2018 Women in Investigations” Special Edition
Illinois Super Lawyers
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 76 Firm Lawyers
Irish Legal 100Litigation Department Chair Craig Martin Named among the Irish Legal100
Law360
Law360 Names Three Firm Practices as “Practice Groups of the Year”Firm Receives Accolades for Recent Northwestern Victory
Law360 Names Luke Platzer, Ed Prokop and Amna Arshad 2018 RisingStarsLaw360 Names Partner Suedeen Kelly among “Influential Women inEnergy Law”Five Firm Lawyers Selected as Law360 MVPs
LGBT Bar AssociationPartner Emily Chapuis Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best LGBT Lawyers Under40” List
Legal 500 United Kingdom
The Legal 500 UK Recognises International Arbitration and CommercialLitigation Practices and Lawyers in the Investigation, Compliance andDefence Practice
Legal 500 United States
Legal 500 United States Recognizes 22 National Practice Categories andNames Five “Leading Lawyers”
Los Angeles Business Journal
Partner Kenneth Lee Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s List of the“Most Influential Minority Attorneys” Partner Julie Shepard Named Among LA Business Journal's "MostInfluential Women Attorneys"Los Angeles Business Journal Names Partner Rick Richmond a Leader inLaw
Managing Intellectual Property
Ten Jenner & Block Lawyers Named “Global IP Stars”
National Law Journal
Partners Susan Kohlmann and Steven Trybus Named National Law
Journal “Intellectual Property Trailblazers”Jenner & Block Named to National Law Journal “Pro Bono Hot List”The National Law Journal Names Partners Terri Mascherin and LindsayHarrison “Trailblazers”Partner Todd Toral Recognized as National Law Journal “CryptocurrencyTrailblazer”Partner Lee Van Voorhis Named a "Trailblazer" in M&A and Antitrust
New York Law Journal
Partner Alison Stein Named a “Rising Star” by the New York Law Journal
New York Metro Super Lawyers
New York Metro Super Lawyers Recognizes 13 Jenner & Block Lawyers
The Recorder
Partner Julie Shepard Recognized by The Recorder in its List of “2018Women Leaders in Tech Law”
Southern California Super Lawyers
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Eight Jenner & BlockLawyers in Los Angeles
Three Los Angeles Office Lawyers Selected as Southern California Super
Lawyers "Rising Stars" for 2018
US District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisEighteen Lawyers Win Northern District of Illinois Pro Bono Award
Variety
Partner David Handzo Spotlighted in Variety’s 2018 Legal Impact Report
Women In Law Empowerment ForumFirm Again Earns Gold Standard Certification from the Women in LawEmpowerment Forum
2017
American Bankruptcy InstitutePartner Melissa Root Recognized as One of the American BankruptcyInstitute’s“40 Under 40”
The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block Named No. 1 Law Firm for Pro Bono in American Lawyer’sAnnual SurveyPartner Susan Kohlmann Named American Lawyer “Litigator of the Week”
Billboard
Partner Andrew Bart Listed among Billboard’s Top Music Industry Lawyersof 2017
BTIPartner Rick Richmond Named BTI “Client Service All-Star”
Chambers USA
Chambers USA 2017 Ranks 27 Jenner & Block Practices among the Bestin the United States
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Partner Mercedes Hill Named Among The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s“Forty Under 40”
Crain's Chicago
Partners Terri Mascherin and Catherine Steege Named among Crain’s
“Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago”
CREW Chicago and the Illinois Real Estate Journal
Partners Kristen Boike and Michelle McAtee Featured in the 2017“Women in Commercial Real Estate” Guide
Daily Journal
Los Angeles Partners Honored with Prestigious CLAY AwardPartner Julie A. Shepard Named Among Daily Journal’s “Top WomenLawyers”Partner Rick Richmond Named among California’s “Top IP” Lawyers
DC Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal
ServicesFirm’s Washington, DC Office Recognized as Pro Bono Leader
Equality IllinoisJenner & Block Named among Top Illinois Firms for LGBTQ Community
Human Rights Campaign FoundationJenner & Block Receives Perfect Score on 2018 Corporate Equality Indexas Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “Best Places to Work forLGBTQ Equality”
LA Business Journal
Partner Julie Shepard Named among LA Business Journal’s “MostInfluential Women Lawyers”
Law360
Law360 Names Three Firm Practices as "Practices of the Year"Partners Angela Allen, Alison Stein and Adam Unikowsky Named Law360
Rising StarsFirm’s Chicago Office Named Among Law360’s “2017 RegionalPowerhouse” ListPartners Andrew Bart, Dean Panos and Adam Unikowsky Selected asLaw360 MVPs
Law Bulletin MediaFifty-Four Jenner & Block Lawyers Named As 2018 Leading Lawyers
LGBT Bar AssociationPartner Adam Unikowsky and Incoming Partner Patrick Pearsall Named toLGBT Bar’s “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40” List
Leadership Greater ChicagoPartner David P. Saunders named 2018 Fellow of Leadership GreaterChicago
Legal 500 United States
Legal 500 Recognizes Intellectual Property Practice; Recommends Firm in20 National Practice Categories; And Names Six “Leading Lawyers”
Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation AwardJenner & Block Receives Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Award
Jenner & Block Named to National Law Journal “Pro Bono Hot ListPartner Barbara Grayson Named a National Law Journal “Trailblazer”Partners Steven Siros and Allison Torrence and Of Counsel AnneSamuels Kenney Recognized as NLJ “Energy and EnvironmentalTrailblazers"Partners Andrew Bart and Rick Richmond Recognized as National Law
Journal “Intellectual Property Trailblazers”Partner Adam Unikowsky Named a “DC Rising Star”National Law Journal Once Again Names Firm to “Appellate Hot List”
New York Law Journal
Partner Katya Jestin Honored by New York Law Journal as a“Distinguished Leader”
The Recorder
Partner Julie A. Shepard Is Recognized by The Recorder in Its List of“2017 Women Leaders in Tech Law”Partner Carissa Coze Named a “Trusted Adviser” by The Recorder
Super Lawyers
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Eight Jenner & BlockLawyers in Los AngelesIllinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 78 Firm LawyersNew York Metro Super Lawyers Recognizes 19 Jenner & Block Lawyers
Variety
Partner Gina Reif Ilardi Named among Variety’s “Dealmakers Elite NewYork”
Washingtonian Magazine
Partner Adam Unikowsky Named to Washingtonian’s 2017 List of DC-Area’s Best Lawyers
Who's Who Arbitration – Future LeadersPartners Charlie Lightfoot and Patrick Pearsall Named Among ArbitrationFuture Leaders
Women In Law Empowerment ForumFirm Receives Gold Standard Certification by the Women In LawEmpowerment Forum
2016
American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation ProjectFirm Wins 2016 Exceptional Service Award from the ABA Death PenaltyRepresentation Project
American Bar Association "On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyer" AwardJessica Hertz Selected as an ABA “Top 40 Young Lawyer”
American Lawyer
Partner Rick Richmond Named American Lawyer “Litigator of the Week”for Leading Trial Team in $940 Million Trade Secrets VictoryJenner & Block Named to American Lawyer A-ListFirm Chairman Receives American Lawyer’s Lifetime Achievement AwardFor 26 Years, Firm Maintains Top Pro Bono Ranking
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers Recognizes 46 Jenner & Block Partners in 2016 Edition
BTIFirm Named an “Awesome Opponent” in BTI Litigation Outlook 2016Partners David W. DeBruin and Dean N. Panos Named BTI “ClientService All-Stars”Firm Recognized by BTI Consulting for Excellent Client Service
Billboard
Partner Andrew Bart Listed Among Billboard’s Top Music IndustryLawyers of 2016
Chambers USA
52 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2016 Edition of Chambers USAChambers USA 2016 Ranks 25 Jenner & Block Practices Among the Bestin the United States
Chicago Bar Association/Chicago Bar FoundationRetired Partner Joan Hall Honored With John Paul Stevens Award
Chicago Bar FoundationPartner Andrew Merrick Receives Maurice Weigle Exceptional YoungLawyer Award
Daily Journal
Partners Rick Richmond and Rick Stone Named among Daily Journal’s“Top IP Lawyers in California”
D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono LegalServicesFirm Honored as Pro Bono Leader in Washington, DC
Equality Illinois (EQIL)EQIL Recognizes Jenner & Block for “Raising the Bar” on LGBT Inclusivity
Euromoney Legal Media GroupPartners Lynn Grayson and Susan Kohlmann Recognized by EuromoneyLMG as Business Law Leaders
Financial Times
Financial Times Recognizes Firm for Innovation in Social Responsibility
GIR
Firm Named a Top Washington, DC FCPA Practice by GIR Just Anti-
Corruption
Jenner & Block Named to GIR’s Guide to the World’s LeadingInvestigations Practices
Greater Chicago/Upper Midwest Regional Chapter of the Anti-DefamationLeaguePartner Terri Mascherin Honored as a “Woman of Achievement”
International Law office (ILO) and LexologyPartner Joseph Gromacki Recognized as a 2016 “Client Choice” AwardWinner
Three Practices Honored by Law360 as "Practice Groups of the Year"Jenner & Block Named to Law360’s Inaugural List of “LitigationPowerhouses”Two Jenner & Block Victories Listed among Law360’s Top 10 CopyrightRulings of 2016Partners Kevin Collins, Mark Nackman and Rick Richmond Selected asLaw360 MVPs
Law Bulletin Publishing CompanyPartner Andrew Vail Named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company “40Under Forty” List
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Partners Craig Martin and Paul Smith Named in the 2016 Lawdragon 500Leading Lawyers in America
Leadership Greater ChicagoPartner Wade Thomson named 2017 Fellow of Leadership GreaterChicago
Legal 500
Legal 500 Names Government Contracts and Intellectual PropertyPractices as “Top-Tier”; Recommends Firm in 14 National PracticeCategories; and Names Six “Leading Lawyers”
Managing IP
CME Practice Named 2016 US Regional East Copyright Award Winner byManaging IP
National Law Journal
Firm Again Named to National Law Journal “Pro Bono Hot List”Partner Lawrence Schaner Recognized by The National Law Journal asan “ADR Champion”Partner James Feldman Named a “Trailblazer” in Divorce, Trusts andEstatesPartners E. Lynn Grayson and Gabrielle Sigel Named “Energy &Environmental Trailblazers” by The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal Names Firm to 2016 “Intellectual Property HotList”Partner Richard Stone Named “Intellectual Property Trailblazer” by The
National Law Journal
National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s AppellateAchievements
National LGBT Bar AssociationMatt Cipolla Selected as One of the “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40”
New York Law Journal
Partners Matthew Cipolla and Elizabeth Edmondson Named “Rising Stars”by The New York Law Journal
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 89 Firm LawyersSouthern California Super Lawyers Recognizes 12 Jenner & BlockLawyersFifteen Jenner & Block Lawyers Recognized by Washington, DC Super
Lawyers
New York Metro Super Lawyers Recognizes 20 Jenner & Block Lawyers
The Hollywood Reporter
Partners Andrew Bart and Richard Stone Named 2016 “Power Lawyers”by The Hollywood Reporter
U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
Thirty-one Jenner & Block Practices Ranked "Tier 1" in US News - BestLawyers® 2016 "Best Law Firms"
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Chicago Chapterof the Federal Bar AssociationFirm Team Wins “Excellence in Pro Bono Service” Award
Variety
Variety Names Four Content, Media & Entertainment Partners as 2016Legal Impact HonoreesPartners Benjamin R. Mulcahy and Gina Reif Ilardi Honored as Variety
“Dealmakers” of 2016
Women in Law Empowerment ForumFirm Receives Gold Standard Certification by the Women in LawEmpowerment Forum
2015
American Academy of Appellate LawyersPartner Michael Scodro Inducted Into American Academy of AppellateLawyers
American College of Trial LawyersJenner & Block’s Reid Schar Inducted as Fellow into American College ofTrial Lawyers
The American Lawyer
Partner Joseph Gromacki Named an American Lawyer Dealmaker of theYear for Third TimeFirm Tops American Lawyer Pro Bono Firm Rankings for SecondConsecutive YearFirm’s Rwandan Energy Project Honored for American Lawyer GlobalLegal Award in Pro Bono
BTIChairman Anton Valukas and Partner Kevin Mullen Named BTI “ClientService All-Stars
California Lawyer Attorney of the YearLos Angeles Partners Honored with Prestigious CLAY Awards
48 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2015 Edition of Chambers USAChambers USA 2015 Ranks 25 Jenner & Block Practices Among theNation’s Best
Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar FoundationPartner Gabe Fuentes Honored for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of FamePartner Gail Morse to Be Inducted into Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall ofFame
D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono LegalServicesJenner & Block Recognized as Pro Bono Leader in Washington, DC
Equality IllinoisEQIL Honors Firm for “Raising the Bar” on LGBT Workplace Equality
Financial Times
Firm Recognized by Financial Times in Innovative Lawyers 2015 Report
Global Investigation ReviewWhite Collar Partners are Recognized Among Top Women inInvestigationsFirm Named to Global Investigation Review’s "GIR 100"
Human Rights Campaign FoundationJenner & Block Receives Top Marks on 2016 Corporate Equality Index:Earns perfect score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Scorecardon LGBT Workplace Equality
Law360Jenner & Block Spotlighted by Law360 as 2015 "Pro Bono All-Star"Law360 Honors Appellate Practice as an Appellate Group of the YearLaw360 Honors Bankruptcy Practice as a Bankruptcy Practice of the YearLaw360 Honors Content, Media and Entertainment Among Media &Entertainment Groups of the YearPartner Luke Platzer Named a "Rising Star" by Law360
Law Bulletin Publishing CompanyPartner Wade Thomson Named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s “40Under Forty” List
Leading Lawyers Network MagazineJenner & Block Partners Recognized Among Top Lawyers in Illinois byLeading Lawyers Magazine
Legal 500
Legal 500 Recognizes CME Practice; Recommends Firm in 13 NationalPractice Categories; and Names Three “Leading Lawyers”
The M&A AdvisorPartner Mercedes Hill Named an M&A Advisor "40 Under 40 Emerging
National Bar AssociationAssociate Precious Jacobs Receives National Bar Association’s YoungLawyers Division’s 2015-2016 Humanitarian Award
National Law Journal
Partners Mary Ellen Callahan and Jessie Liu Named NLJ TrailblazersJenner & Block Named to National Law Journal Pro Bono Hot ListNational Law Journal Names Partner Catherine Steege an “OutstandingWoman Lawyer”Jenner & Block Named to The National Law Journal 2015 IP Hot ListPartners Neil Barofsky and Mary Ellen Callahan Named NLJ Regulatoryand Compliance TrailblazersPartner Damien Specht Named a "DC Rising Star" by the National Law
Journal
Partner Joseph Gromacki Named National Law Journal M&A TrailblazerJenner & Block Named to National Law Journal “Appellate Hot List” forSeventh Consecutive Year
Super Lawyers
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 67 Firm AttorneysTen Partners Selected as 2013 New York-Metro Super Lawyers
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Six Firm AttorneysDC Super Lawyers Recognizes 25 Jenner & Block Lawyers
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Chicago Chapterof the Federal Bar AssociationSullivan, Brody, Franch Honored at Federal Court Ceremony forExcellence in Pro Bono
Variety
Five Content, Media & Entertainment Partners Recognized in Variety’s2015 “Legal Impact Report”
2014
ACLU Foundation of Southern CaliforniaACLU of Southern California Recognizes Attorneys for Representing LocalArtist
Agahozo Shalom Youth Village Anne Heyman Spirit AwardFirm Honored with Inaugural Anne Heyman Spirit Award for Pro BonoWork in Rwanda
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersJim Feldman Receives Award From IICLE/American Academy ofMatrimonial Lawyers
BTI Consulting GroupJenner & Block Named to 2014 BTI Power EliteFirm Chairman Anton Valukas Named a 2014 BTI "Client Service All-Star"BTI Consulting Names Firm to 2014 BTI Brand Elite
Chambers USA
Jenner & Block Takes Home Chambers USA Award for Excellence inMedia & EntertainmentChambers USA 2014 Ranks Jenner & Block Among the Nation’s Top44 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2014 Edition of Chambers USA
Commercial Law LeaguePartner Ron Peterson Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence inBankruptcy
Daily JournalKen Lee Named to Daily Journal’s Top 20 Lawyers Under 40Rick Stone Named Daily Journal "Top Intellectual Property Litigator"
D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono LegalServicesD.C. Chief Judges Again Honor Firm as Pro Bono Leader
DePaul University College of LawBisceglia Honored for Outstanding Service to DePaul University
Equality IllinoisJenner & Block Recognized As a Top Illinois Firm for LGBT Inclusiveness
First Defense Legal AidFirst Defense Legal Aid Honors Thomas Sullivan as its 2014 FirstDefender
Hollywood Reporter
Partner Rick Stone Named 2014 Hollywood Reporter “Power Lawyer”
Human Rights Campaign FoundationJenner & Block LLP Receives Top Marks in Human Rights CampaignFoundation’s Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality for 10thConsecutive Year
Illinois Diversity CouncilReena Bajowala Receives Award from Illinois Diversity Council
Korean American Bar Association of ChicagoFirm Honored for Pro Bono Defense of South Korean Native Accused ofMurder
Law360
Jenner & Block Named Law360 Top Pro Bono Firm for Fifth Year in a RowLaw360 Names Partner Lindsay Harrison a 2014 Rising StarLaw360 Article Profiles Award-Winning Content, Media & EntertainmentPracticePartners Paul Smith and Catherine Steege Named Law360 MVPs
LawdragonLawdragon Recognizes Four Attorneys in “500 Leading Lawyers inAmerica” Guide
Lawyers of ColorReena Bajowala named to Lawyers of Color “Hot List”Mercedes Hill Named to Lawyers of Color “Hot List” for Second Year in aRow
M&A AdvisorM&A Advisor Names Jason Casella a 2014 “40 Under 40 Award” Winner
Managing Intellectual Property Magazine
Jenner & Block and 10 Partners Recognized by Managing IP Magazine's2013 "IP Stars" Guide
National Diversity CouncilTony Ling to Receive Award From National Diversity Council
National Law Journal
Jenner & Block Named to National Law Journal’s 2014 Pro Bono Hot ListJenner & Block Selected as Finalist for NLJ 2014 Chicago LitigationDepartment of the YearNational Law Journal Names Jenner & Block to Its “Appellate Hot List” for2014Firm Chairman Anton Valukas Named a "Litigation Trailblazer andPioneer"
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Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty LawShriver Center Bestows Pro Bono Award on Firm
Seventh Circuit Bar Association’s 2014 Pro Bono and Public ServiceAwardTwo Firm Teams Receive Awards for Pro Bono Representation
Super Lawyers
23 Jenner & Block Attorneys Recognized By D.C. Super Lawyers
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 67 Firm Attorneys, 31 "Rising Stars"Six Firm Partners Recognized By Southern California Super Lawyers
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago
Chapter of the Federal Bar Association 2014 Award for Excellence in ProBono ServiceTwo Firm Teams Receive Awards for Pro Bono Representation
2013
American College of BankruptcyVince Lazar Inducted as Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy
American College of Trial LawyersJenner & Block’s Robert L. Byman Named President of American Collegeof Trial Lawyers; Terri L. Mascherin Inducted as Fellow
American Lawyer Media
“Go-To Law Firm” for Labor & Employment work for Fortune 500companies
The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block Named to American Lawyer A-List for 2013Retired Partner Joan Hall Receives The American Lawyer 2013 LifetimeAchievement Award
Anti-Defamation LeagueBarbara S. Steiner Named 2013 "Woman of Achievement"
BTIPartners Handzo, Harrison and Panos Named BTI "Client Service AllStars"Firm a "Powerhouse in Complex Commercial Litigation"BTI Client Service A-Team Ranks Firm 31 in Client Service for 2014
Burton Awards for Legal AchievementPartner Gabriel Fuentes Wins Prestigious Burton Award for Legal Writing
Chambers Global
Chambers Global Recognizes International Arbitration and Four Attorneys
Chambers USA
Forty Partners Recognized in Chambers USA
Insurance Team Wins Chambers USA Award for ExcellenceJenner & Block Receives Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2013
Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in LawFirm Wins Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law Benchmark Award
Daily Journal
Richard L. Stone Named "Top Intellectual Property Litigator"Richard L. Stoned Named Among the "Top 100 Lawyers in California
The Hollywood Reporter
Richard L. Stone Named a 2013 "Power Lawyer"
Human Rights CampaignJenner & Block Makes Human Rights Campaign’s List of Best Places to
Illinois Legal Aid OnlineJeffrey Colman Wins Illinois Legal Aid Online "Early Adopter Award"
Illinois State Bar Association Community Leadership AwardFirm Wins ISBA's 2013 Community Leadership Award
Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation CommissionThomas P. Sullivan to Receive George N. Leighton Justice Award
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)Mary Ellen Callahan Receives Privacy Industry’s Highest Honor
Law360
Firm Named a "Pro Bono Firm of 2013"Partners Andrew H. Bart and Richard L. Stone Named Law360 MVPs inMedia and Entertainment
Lawdragon
Four Partners named to Lawdragon's "500 Leading Lawyers in America"List
Lawyers of ColorMercedes Hill Named to Lawyers of Color’s Inaugural “Hot List” forLawyers Under 40
Lawyers’ Committee for Better HousingJenner & Block Named "Law Firm of the Year" by Lawyers’ Committee forBetter Housing
Leadership Council on Legal DiversityReena R. Bajowala Selected as Fellow of Leadership Council on LegalDiversity
Legal 500
Jenner & Block among Top Practices and Partners Recognized in 2013Edition of Legal 500 United States
National Law Journal
National Law Journal Names Jenner & Block 2013 “Chicago LitigationDepartment Of Year: Insurance”Firm Named to "Appellate Hot List" for Fifth Consecutive YearChairman Anton R. Valukas Named One of the “100 Most InfluentialLawyers in America”Erin Schrantz Named a "Chicago 40 Under 40"
Southern Center for Human RightsDavid W. DeBruin Receives the 2013 Frederick Douglass Equal JusticeAward
Super Lawyers
Sixty-six Attorneys and 27 "Rising Stars" Honored as Illinois Super
Ten Partners Selected As 2013 New York-Metro Super Lawyers
Six Firm Partners Named as Southern California Super Lawyers
Nineteen Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Washington, D.C. Super
Lawyers
Washingtonian
7 Jenner & Block Lawyers Named to Washingtonian’s 2013 List of DC-Area’s Best Lawyers
Women in Law Empowerment ForumJenner & Block Earns Recognition as “Gold Standard Law Firm” fromWomen in Law Empowerment Forum
2012
American Bar AssociationRetired Partner Joan M. Hall Receives Margaret Brent Women Lawyers ofAchievement Award
American College of Employee Benefits CounselPartner Matthew J. Renaud Inducted Into American College of EmployeeBenefits Counsel
The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block Named Nation’s Top Firm for Pro Bono by the AmericanLawyerJenner & Block Named to American Lawyer A-ListPartner Paul M. Smith named Am Law Litigator of the Week
Benchmark’s Top 250 Women in Litigation
Partner Lorelie S. Masters Named to Benchmark’s List of Top 250 WomenLitigators in America
Best Lawyers in America
Thirty Jenner & Block Partners Selected for 2012 Best Lawyers in AmericaFirm Chairman Anton Valukas Named a Best Lawyers 2013 “Lawyer ofthe Year’
British Insurance Law AssociationPartner Lorelie Masters Wins British Insurance Law Association 2012Book Prize
Burton Awards for Legal AchievementPartner Peter B. Pope Wins Prestigious Burton Award for DistinguishedLegal Writing
Chambers USA
Jenner & Block Content, Media & Entertainment Practice ReceivesChambers USA Awards for Excellence HonorRecord Number of Jenner & Block Partners Recognized in Chambers
Partner Paul M. Smith honored with the 2012 Thurgood Marshall Award
Equality IllinoisEQIL Recognizes Jenner & Block for “Setting the Bar” on LGBTWorkplace Equality
Harvard Law Society of IllinoisPartner Craig C. Martin Recognized by the Harvard Law Society of Illinoisas a 2012 “Role Model”
Heartland Alliance’s National Immigration Justice CenterPartner Lawrence S. Schaner Honored with the Midwest Light of HumanRights Award
The Hollywood Reporter
Partner Richard Stone Named 2012 “Power Lawyer”
Human Rights CampaignFirm Earns Perfect Rating on Human Rights Campaign’s CorporateEquality Index for Eighth Year in a Row
Illinois State Bar AssociationE. Lynn Grayson Honored With 2012 Diversity Leadership Award
Law360
Jenner & Block Named Law360 Top Pro Bono Firm for Third Year in aRowJenner & Block Government Contracts Practice Named a Law360
“Government Contracts Group”Insurance Litigation and Counseling Practice Named a Law360 “InsuranceGroup”Content, Media & Entertainment Practice Named a Law360 “MediaEntertainment Group”Partner Daniel Chudd Named Law360 “Rising Legal Star”Partner Terri L. Mascherin Named Law360 “Top Female Trial Attorney”Partner David Singer Named a Law360 “Rising Star”
Lawdragon
Six Jenner & Block Partners Named to 2012 Lawdragon List of 500Leading Lawyers
Leadership Greater ChicagoPartner John R. Storino Named a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow,Class of 2013
National Association of Former United States AttorneysPartner Reid J. Schar honored with the 2012 “Bradford Award”
National Diversity CouncilPartner Lisa T. Scruggs was honored with a Most Powerful & InfluentialWomen in Illinois Award
National Law Journal
National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice for
Fourth Year in a RowJenner & Block’s Pro Bono Program Recognized by National Law Journal
National LGBT Bar AssociationPartners Lindsay Harrison, Luke Platzer Selected as “Best LGBT LawyersUnder 40”
Northwestern University School of Law’s Student Funded Public InterestFellowship ProgramPartner Gabriel A. Fuentes will receive a Distinguished Alumnus Award
Seventh Circuit Bar AssociationPartner Catherine L. Steege awarded with 7th Circuit Bar Association ProBono and Public Service Award
Super Lawyers
Eleven Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2012 Washington, DC SuperLawyersEighty-Nine Jenner & Block Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in IllinoisSuper LawyersPartners Rick Richmond and Nick G. Saros Selected as Southern
California Super Lawyers
Nine Partners Selected as New York Super Lawyers
U.S. News-Best Lawyers
Numerous Jenner & Block Practices Ranked “Tier 1” by U.S. News-Best
Lawyers
Women in Law Empowerment Forum "Gold Standard Law Firm" - 2012
Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers
Jenner & Block Named a Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers “BestLaw Firm for Women” for Fourth Time
2011
American Constitution Society (ACS), Chicago ChapterJeffrey D. Colman Honored by American Constitution Society
The American Lawyer
David J. Bradford Named American Lawyer Litigator of the WeekJoseph Gromacki Named by American Lawyer as 2011 Dealmaker of theYearAnton R. Valukas Named by American Lawyer as 2011 Litigator of theYear
American Jewish CommitteeJudge Learned Hand Human Relations Award to Craig C. Martin
The Best Lawyers in America
Thirty-Three Jenner & Block Partners Selected for Best Lawyers in
Center for Constitutional RightsFirm’s New York Office Awarded 2011 Pro Bono Service Award by theCenter for Constitutional Rights
Chambers USA
Forty-one Jenner & Block Partners and Numerous Practices Recognizedin Chambers USA
Chicago Appleseed Fund for JusticeChicago Appleseed Fund Honors Lisa Scruggs for Work on EducationReform
Human Rights Campaign2011 Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating - Perfect Equality IndexRating for Sixth Year in a Row
Illinois Academy of CriminologyThomas Sullivan Receives the Illinois Academy of Criminology’s NorvalMorris Award
Law360
Jenner & Block Named a Law360 Top Pro Bono Firm for Second Year In aRowJenner & Block Suzanne J. Prysak Named a Law360 “Rising Star”Jenner & Block Amanda S. Amert Named a Law360 “Rising Star”
Leadership Greater ChicagoMatt Basil Named a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago
Legal 500
Record Number of Partners, Practice Categories Recognized in 2011Edition of Legal 500
The Legal Media GroupGuide to the World's Leading Lawyers
Lawrence Schaner Recognized as One of the World’s LeadingCommercial Arbitration Lawyers
LexisNexisJenner & Block’s Environmental Law Blog Named a Top Blog byLexisNexis
Managing Intellectual Property
Jenner & Block Honored as “Copyright Firm of the Year” for SecondConsecutive Year
National Coalition to Abolish the Death PenaltyDavid Bradford, Thomas Sullivan Named “Outstanding Legal ServiceAward Winners” by National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
The National Law Journal
Names Lorelie S. Masters a 2011 “Champion”National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice forThird Year in a Row
Public Interest Law InitiativeJenner & Block Named to Public Interest Law Initiative’s Pro BonoRecognition Roster
Super Lawyers
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Jenner & Block AttorneysL.A. Attorneys Named to Southern California “Super Lawyers” ListsNine Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2011 Washington, DC SuperLawyers
Today’s Chicago Woman
Susan Levy Recognized as One of “100 Women Making a Difference” byToday’s Chicago Woman
2010
American Bar AssociationLindsay Harrison Awarded ABA’s Inaugural Rosner & Rosner YoungProfessionalism AwardPaul Smith Receives ABA’s Prestigious Thurgood Marshall Award
The American Lawyer
Anton R. Valukas Named Litigator in the SpotlightAnton R. Valukas Named AmLaw 2010 Newsmaker of the YearAmLaw Names Jenner & Block Nation’s Top Firm for Pro Bono for ThirdYearTop 5 Law Firm ranking for high percentage of gay and lesbian attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America
Lynn Grayson and Charles Sklarsky Named Lawyers of the Year by Best
Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Thirty-Three Jenner & BlockPartners
BTI Consulting GroupBTI Recognizes Richard Ziegler as Client Service “All Star”
Chambers USA
Thirty-Seven Jenner & Block Partners and Numerous PracticesRecognized in Chambers USA
Chicago Anti-Defamation LeagueJenner & Block Tony Valukas Receives “First Amendment FreedomAward”Jenner & Block Susan Levy Named Chicago Anti-Defamation League“Woman of Achievement”
The Chicago Foundation for WomenJoan Hall Honored by The Chicago Foundation for Women with 2010Impact Award
Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW) ChicagoLynn Grayson Receives CREW Chicago’s “2010 Leadership Vision
Lisa Scruggs Named to Crain’s Chicago “40 Under 40” List
Directorship Magazine
Anton Valukas Named to Directorship 100 List of Most Influential People inthe Boardroom
First Defense Legal AidFirst Defense Legal Aid Honors Mascherin As Its 2010 First Defender
Human Rights Campaign2010 Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating - Perfect Equality IndexRating for Fifth Year in a Row
Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation CommissionBenjamin Miller Receives The Honorable George N. Leighton JusticeAward
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce - MidwestJoseph Bisceglia To Be Honored With The Humanitarian Award From TheItalian American Chamber Of Commerce-Midwest
Law360
Jenner & Block Named to Law360’s Top “Pro Bono Firms of 2010” ListLorelie Masters Named to the Law360 List of the "10 Most AdmiredAttorneys"Matthew Hellman Named to Law360’s "Rising Stars"Keri Holleb Hotaling Named to Law360’s "Rising Stars"
Law Bulletin Publishing CompanyJerold Solovy Recognized by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company asOne of the "Ten Attorneys Who Raised the Bar Over the Last Decade”
Lawyers' Committee for Better HousingLawyers’ Committee for Better Housing Recognizes Anne Kenney for ProBono Work
Leadership Greater ChicagoEric Sacks Named a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago
Leading Lawyer Network Magazine
Jenner & Block Partners Recognized Among Top Lawyers in Illinois byLeading Lawyers Magazine
Jenner & Block Named "2010 U.S. Copyright Firm of the Year" byManaging Intellectual Property
The National Law Journal
Norman Hirsch Recognized by National Law Journal as One of Country’s“Winning” LitigatorsNational Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice forSecond Year in a RowPaul Smith Named One of the Decade’s Most Influential Lawyers by NLJ
Jenner & Block 's Pro Bono Program Recognized by National Law Journal
National Legal Aid and Defender AssociationJenner & Block Receives NLADA's 2010 Beacon of Justice Award
National LGBT Bar AssociationScott Wilkens Named 2010 “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40”
New York City Public AdvocateNew York City Public Advocate's Proclamation Recognizes Jenner &Block's Outstanding Advocacy and Public Service
Northwestern University Alumni AssociationDavid Savner Honored With 2010 Alumni Merit Award From NorthwesternUniversity
Seventh Circuit Bar AssociationBarry Levenstam Receives Seventh Circuit Bar Association’s First ProBono Award
Super Lawyers
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Eighty Jenner & Block AttorneysSeven Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2010 New York SuperLawyersL.A. Attorneys Named to Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “RisingStars” ListsWashington, DC Super Lawyers Recognizes Nine Jenner & BlockAttorneys
United States District Court, Northern District IllinoisFour Jenner & Block Attorneys Receive U.S. District Court Award forExcellence in Pro Bono Service
U.S. News – Best Lawyers
Eight Jenner & Block Practices Ranked “Tier 1” by US News - Best
Lawyers
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban AffairsFirm Awarded 2010 Wiley A. Branton Award for Pro Bono Victory
Who’s Who Legal
Who’s Who Legal Recognizes Jenner & Block PartnersPartners Named 2010 International Who's Who of Insurance &
Five Partners Named to The International Who’s Who of Insurance andReinsurance Lawyers
Who's Who in Black Chicago
Lisa Scruggs Recognized in Who’s Who in Black Chicago - The Third
Edition
2009
The American Lawyer
AmLaw Names Jenner & Block Nation’s Top Firm for Pro Bono for SecondYear
Benchmark Litigation
Jenner & Block recognized as one of the "nation's leading businesslitigation firms"
The Best Lawyers in America
Thomas Sullivan, Anton Valukas, James Feldman Honored at the Best
Lawyers 25th AnniversaryThirty Jenner & Block Partners Selected for 2009 Edition of The Best
Lawyers in America
Chambers USA
Chambers USA Recognizes Thirty Jenner & Block Attorneys in 2009Edition
Chicago Bar FoundationVail Honored for Exceptional Commitment to Pro Bono Service
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
John Buttita Featured as One of Chicago’s “Unsung Rainmakers” inChicago Daily Law Bulletin
Chicago Lawyer
Jenner & Block Tony Valukas is Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s Person ofthe YearChicago Lawyer Magazine Recognizes Michael Wolf As One Of “The NextGeneration Of Leaders”Chicago Lawyer Magazine Recognizes Joan Hall as a “Woman of Firsts”
Cook County Bar AssociationJenner & Block Honored With Cook County Bar Association's 2009Presidential Award
Cross Examination Debate AssociationLindsay Harrison Honored as the Cross Examination Debate AssociationAlumnus of the Year
David DeBruin Honored as the 2009 DC Bar Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
Electronic Privacy Information CenterPaul Smith Awarded the Champion of Freedom Award
Ethisphere Magazine
David Churchill Recognized in Ethisphere Magazine’s List of “AttorneysWho Matter”
Filipino American Bar Association / The John Marshall Law SchoolJerold S. Solovy Receives 2009 Unity Award
Human Rights CampaignCorporate Equality Index - 100% Rating
Jewish Council on Urban AffairsAnton Valukas Honored with Arthur Goldberg Social Justice Award
Law Bulletin Publishing Company: 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to WatchLisa T. Scruggs
Leading Lawyer Network Magazine
Nine Jenner & Block Attorneys Recognized among the “Top 100 LeadingBusiness Lawyers in Illinois”Jenner & Block Partners Recognized Among “Leading Women Lawyers inIllinois"
Legal 500
Legal 500Recognizes Thirteen Jenner & Block Attorneys in 2009 Edition
The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal Recognizes Bradford as One of the Country'sTop Trial LawyersThe National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practiceas One of Nation’s BestMichael DeSanctis Recognized in National Law Journal's "40 Under 40:Washington's Rising Stars"
Northwestern University Alumni AssociationAnton Valukas Honored at Northwestern Law Alumni Public ServiceBenefit DinnerTerri Mascherin Honored by Northwestern University with Alumni ServiceAward
Super Lawyers
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Eighty-Five Jenner & Block AttorneysSix Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2009 New York Super LawyersWashington, DC Super Lawyers Recognizes Five Jenner & BlockAttorneys
United States District Court, Northern District IllinoisU.S. District Court Honors Jeffrey D. Colman for Excellence in Pro BonoService
Firm Honored for its Underground Railroad Home Preservation Effort
Washington Business Journal
Washington Business Journal Recognizes Perrelli as Top IntellectualProperty Lawyer in DC; Jay DeVecchio Named Finalist in GovernmentContracts
Who’s Who Legal: Illinois
Twenty Jenner & Block Partners Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Illinois
Who's Who in Black Chicago
Four Jenner & Block Attorneys Recognized in Who’s Who in Black
Chicago - The Second Edition
Working Mothers Magazine & Flex-Time Lawyers LLC
Jenner & Block Honored as One of the Best Law Firms for Women
Worth Magazine
John Buttita Named One of Worth Magazine’s “Top 100 Attorneys”
2007
The American Lawyer
Joseph Gromacki Recognized as One of 2007's Dealmakers of the YearJerold Solovy and Tom Sullivan Receive American Lawyer's LifetimeAchievement Award
The Best Lawyers in America
Over Two Dozen Jenner & Block Partners Recognized as Best Lawyers inAmerica
BTI Consulting Group
Jenner & Block named to "Power Elite" list of 21 law firms with "strongestclient relationships" and "high client satisfaction."
Burton Awards for Legal Achievement
Burton Award in Legal Writing to Gianni P. Servodidio for "KeywordAdvertising: The Elusive Search for "Use in Commerce" on the Internet."published in 2006 in the New York Law Journal
Cabrini-Green Legal Aid Clinic
Jenner & Block Receives CGLA Spirit of Generosity Award ForCommunity Service
Chicago Lawyer Jerold Solovy Named Chicago Lawyer’s Person of the Year
Equality Illinois
Business Leadership Award
Human Rights Campaign
2007 Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating
Law Bulletin Publishing Company: 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch
John J. Hamill and Kenyanna M. Scott
Legal Times
"Top Business Litigator" - Jerome L. Epstein
National Immigrant Justice Center
Midwest Light of Human Rights Corporate Award
The National Law Journal
"50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America" to Terri L. Mascherin
2006
American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project
Volunteer Award for "exceptional pro bono contributions"
The American Lawyer
American Lawyer: Jenner & Block's Litigation Department One of theNation's BestJenner & Block Named to American Lawyer A-List for Third Time
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America Includes 22 Jenner & Block Partners
BTI Consulting Group
Jenner & Block named to “Power Elite” list of 21 law firms with “strongestclient relationships” and “high client satisfaction.”
Burton Awards for Legal Achievement
Best Law Firm Newsletter Award to Jenner & Block for The Heart of the
Matter – Pro Bono and Community Service News, Winter 2005 issue
Burton Award in Legal Writing to Brian I. Swett and Associate Peter A.Siddiqui for "Distressed Asset Sales to Insiders: What's the Problem?"published in 2006 in ABI Journal
