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Jenner & Block is defined by the exceptional results we produce, the values we share, the clients we serve and most importantly, our lawyers. At A Glance Jenner & Block lawyers consistently deliver excellence in the most complex and demanding legal matters, both litigation and transactions. Year Founded They do not consider the practice of law a job, but rather a calling to serve 1914 clients, the profession and the community. No matter what legal challenge is presented, our powerful combination of experience, professionalism and Headquarters teamwork helps clients achieve their goals. 353 N. Clark Street Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a law firm of international reach with Chicago, IL 60654-3456 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 Phone transactions and securing significant litigation victories from the trial level 312 222-9350 through the United States Supreme Court. Companies and individuals around the world trust Jenner & Block with their most sensitive and Fax consequential matters. Our clients range from the top ranks of the 312 527-0484 Fortune 500, large privately held corporations and financial services institutions to emerging companies, family-run businesses and individuals. Media Inquiries [email protected] 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 Firm Chair substantive areas of law and across a wide variety of industries, before Thomas J. Perrelli federal, state and administrative courts and in arbitrations. We have 202 639-6004 achieved landmark rulings on behalf of clients in matters before the United States Supreme Court — our appellate advocates have presented 21 oral [email protected] arguments to the Court in the last 10 terms, and we also have an extensive amicus practice. Firm Co-Managing Partners Lawyers in our transactional practices represent international and Katya Jestin domestic clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and dispositions of businesses. We also 212 891-1685 regularly advise clients regarding public and private securities offerings [email protected] 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, Randy Mehrberg government contracts, health care and associations. 312 840-7505 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 [email protected] 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 Chief Operating Officer recently in 2020. Other accolades have come from The National Law Journal, which named the firm to its 2020 "Pro Bono Hot List." Carol Rubin
Many organizations have recognized us for the pro bono work we do. The 312 923-2925 US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago [email protected] Chapter of the Federal Bar Association regularly honor the firm with their OUR FIRM
Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service. The firm has received the prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award from the American Bar Association, Chief Talent Officer the Pro Bono Institute’s John H. Pickering Award, the Public Interest Law Charlotte L. Wager Initiative's Pro Bono Initiative Award, the DC Bar’s Pro Bono Law Firm of 312 923-2701 the Year Award and numerous others. In addition, many firm lawyers have received individual awards for their pro bono work. [email protected] Jenner & Block lawyers rise above the rest both in terms of their qualifications and their approach to practicing law. Several Jenner & Block Chief Marketing and lawyers currently serve as federal judges, building on a remarkable history Business Development of judicial service by member of the firm. One former partner served as the Officer United States solicitor general. Justin L. Portaz
We recruit our lawyers from top-tier law schools and prominent clerkships, 312 923-2603 and foster their growth and development with training, mentoring and [email protected] casework. We foster creativity in the practice of law, while also holding our lawyers to a rigorous set of performance standards. Our culture combines entrepreneurism with an atmosphere of collegiality and Chief Information Security teamwork. Officer Brent E. Kidwell The Jenner & Block Difference 312 923-2794 We have members of the bars of every United States Court of Appeals and members of the state bars throughout the country. [email protected]
Among our trial lawyers are 10 Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, nine former US Supreme Court clerks, many former US courts of Chief Human Resources Officer appeals clerks, numerous state appellate court clerks, a former US attorney, a former acting solicitor general of the United States, the former Richard H. Korst associate attorney general of the United States, and numerous former 312 840-7431 assistant US attorneys. [email protected] Our lawyers are actively involved in writing, speaking and representing clients on issues at the leading edge of the world’s business community and the practice of law. Chief Financial Officer Dina Panfil
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Our Values [email protected] Our Values Chief Information Officer The core values we focus on include our commitments to: Robert W. Stone
Excellence; 312 923-2634 We will not compromise on quality. We are committed to excellence and live by the highest professional [email protected] standards. OUR FIRM
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 share certain qualities and abilities and are committed to our core values. We leverage the full weight of the firm delivering services across all practices and offices.
Diversity and Inclusion; and We create an unrivaled environment for superior talent. We seek “A+” players who are collaborative and innovative within a diverse and inclusive environment. We foster superior talent by providing opportunities for continuous learning and by promoting diversity and maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and is able to contribute. We expect every individual in the firm to take personal responsibility for supporting diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.
Pro Bono and Public Service We are a firm with a conscience and are committed to pro bono and community service. Our lawyers are called to serve; participation in public service is expected, not just accepted. Serving our community is an obligation and a privilege for everyone in our firm. Pro bono is an important part of our history, in our DNA and an ongoing 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"
Billboard Partner Andrew Bart Named among Billboard's Top Music Lawyers
Bloomberg Jenner & Block Partner Ishan Bhabha Recognized by Bloomberg Law as Top Lawyer Under 40 OUR FIRM
Chambers Chambers & Partners Recognizes 56 Firm Lawyers across 34 Categories in Chambers USA Chambers Global Ranks Three Practices and Four Partners p 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 Pro Bono 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’ Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives Partner 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 Hollywood
Human Rights Campaign Jenner & Block Recognized among "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality"
Law360 Special Counsel Camillie Landrón and Carla Weiss Named Among Law360 "Rising Stars" Law360 Names Jenner & Block 2021 Regional Powerhouse
Legal 500 Legal 500 United States Recognizes Jenner & Block in 24 National Practice 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/p>
Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) Firm Earns WILEF’s Gold Standard Certification for Eighth Year
2020
American Constitution Society, Chicago Lawyer Chapter David 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 Bono for the Fourth Consecutive Year OUR FIRM
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 63 Firm Lawyers
Billboard Partner Andrew Bart Honored among Billboard's Top Music Lawyers
Burton Award Partner David Singer and Associate Camila Connolly win Burton Award for Distinguished 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 Categories in Its 2020 Guides
Crain's Jenner & Block Partner David Kroeger Honored among Crain's Notable LGBTQ ExecutivesPartner Matthew Cipolla Named Among “Notable LGBTQ 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 Defense Verdict
GIR Partner Matthew Cipolla Recognized among GIR's “40 under 40”
Law360 Law360 Names Firm as “Practice Group of the Year” for Media & Entertainment and Sports & Betting Partners Ian Gershengorn and Martin Glass Selected as Law360 MVPs Nicole Allen Named among Law360 "Rising Stars" Jenner & Block Cannabis Industry Group Named among Law360 “Cannabis Groups of the Year”
Law Bulletin Media Partner 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 National Practice Categories and Names 11 as Leading Lawyers, Next Generation Partners and Hall of Fame
LGBT Bar Associate E.K. McWilliams Recognized among the Nation’s “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40”
Los Angeles Business Journal OUR FIRM
Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Partner Todd C. Toral as "Leader of Influence"
The National Immigrant Justice Center Associate 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 Hot List" 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 Forum Firm Again Earns Gold Standard Certification from the Women In Law Empowerment Forum
Yale Law Women Yale Law Women’s Top Firms Report Honors Jenner & Block in Three Areas
2019
The American Lawyer Firm Ranks No. 1 in Pro Bono for 10th Year in The American Lawyer’s Annual 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 Horton Among “40 Under Forty”
Chicago Scholars Jenner & Block Partner Precious Jacobs and Associate Daniel Epstein Recognized as Chicago Scholars’ 35 Under 35
Crain's Partners Gail Morse and Howard Suskin Honored among Crain’s “Notable LGBTQ Executives” OUR FIRM
Daily Journal Los Angeles Partner Rick Richmond Earns Prestigious Clay Award Carissa Coze Named “Top 100 Lawyers in California”
Euromoney Legal Media Group Jenner & Block Partner Abby Bried Receives Women in Business Law Award
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 Writing Law360 Recognizes Jenner & Block Partner Ishan K. Bhabha as Rising Star
LGBT Bar Association Partner 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 100 2019”
Lawyers of Color Reginald Hill Named "Nation's Best" by Lawyers of Color
NAACP NAACP Recognizes Firm Team with "Foot Soldier in the Sand Award"
National Law Journal Partners Emily M. Loeb and Previn Warren Named “DC Rising Stars” by The National Law Journal Chair Craig Martin Featured in The National Law Journal’s “Winning Litigators” Special Report The National Law Journal Recognizes Partners Emily Loeb and Thomas Perrelli as “Government Relations Trailblazers” The National Law Journal Again Recognizes the Firm’s “Appellate Luminaries” The National Law Journal Names Partner Carissa Coze a Sports and Entertainment “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 “Distinguished Leader” for 2019
New York Metro Super Lawyers OUR FIRM
New York Metro Super Lawyers Recognizes 12 Jenner & Block Lawyers
Public Interest Law Initiative Firm Named to PILI’s 2019 Pro Bono Recognition Roster
The Recorder Partner Carissa Coze Honored among The Recorder’s “Women Leaders in Tech Law”
South Asian Bar Association of North America Partner Previn Warren Receives South Asian Bar Association’s Rising Star Award
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Firm Lawyers Honored with 2019 Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service
Variety Variety Names Partner Carissa Coze to “Dealmakers Impact Report”
Yale Law Women Firm is Awarded Yale Law Women Category Honor
2018
ACLU of Southern California Jenner & Block Honored with ACLU Award for Pro Bono Work
The American Lawyer Firm Receives Accolades for Recent Northwestern Victory Firm Ranks No. 1 in Pro Bono for Ninth Time in American Lawyer’s Annual Survey The American Lawyer Names Jenner & Block to 2018 A-List
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers In America Recognizes 42 Firm Lawyers
BTI Partners Martin Glass and Rick Richmond Named BTI “Client Service All- Stars”
Burton Award Team 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 Foundation Partner Terri Mascherin Honored with the Justice John Paul Stevens Award
Corporate Counsel and InsideCounsel OUR FIRM
Corporate Counsel and InsideCounsel Name New York Managing Partner Susan Kohlmann and Retired Partner Joan Hall among 2018 National Women 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 Minority Lawyers”
Daily Journal The Daily Journal Recognizes Firm in Annual “Top Verdict” Feature Los Angeles Partners Honored with Prestigious CLAY Awards
DC Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services Firm’s DC Office Recognized for Commitment to Pro Bono
Global Investigations Review Partners Christine Braamskamp, Gayle Littleton and Erin Schrantz Featured in GIR’s “2018 Women in Investigations” Special Edition
Illinois Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 76 Firm Lawyers
Irish Legal 100 Litigation Department Chair Craig Martin Named among the Irish Legal 100
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 Rising Stars Law360 Names Partner Suedeen Kelly among “Influential Women in Energy Law” Five Firm Lawyers Selected as Law360 MVPs
LGBT Bar Association Partner Emily Chapuis Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40” List
Legal 500 United Kingdom The Legal 500 UK Recognises International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation Practices and Lawyers in the Investigation, Compliance and Defence Practice
Legal 500 United States Legal 500 United States Recognizes 22 National Practice Categories and Names Five “Leading Lawyers”
Los Angeles Business Journal Partner Kenneth Lee Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s List of the “Most Influential Minority Attorneys” OUR FIRM
Partner Julie Shepard Named Among LA Business Journal's "Most Influential Women Attorneys" Los Angeles Business Journal Names Partner Rick Richmond a Leader in Law
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 Lindsay Harrison “Trailblazers” Partner Todd Toral Recognized as National Law Journal “Cryptocurrency Trailblazer” 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 “2018 Women Leaders in Tech Law”
Southern California Super Lawyers Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Eight Jenner & Block Lawyers 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 Illinois Eighteen 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 Forum Firm Again Earns Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum
2017
American Bankruptcy Institute Partner Melissa Root Recognized as One of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s“40 Under 40”
The American Lawyer Jenner & Block Named No. 1 Law Firm for Pro Bono in American Lawyer’s Annual Survey OUR FIRM
Partner Susan Kohlmann Named American Lawyer “Litigator of the Week”
Billboard Partner Andrew Bart Listed among Billboard’s Top Music Industry Lawyers of 2017
BTI Partner Rick Richmond Named BTI “Client Service All-Star”
Chambers USA Chambers USA 2017 Ranks 27 Jenner & Block Practices among the Best in 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 Award Partner Julie A. Shepard Named Among Daily Journal’s “Top Women Lawyers” Partner Rick Richmond Named among California’s “Top IP” Lawyers
DC Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services Firm’s Washington, DC Office Recognized as Pro Bono Leader
Equality Illinois Jenner & Block Named among Top Illinois Firms for LGBTQ Community
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Jenner & Block Receives Perfect Score on 2018 Corporate Equality Index as Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality”
LA Business Journal Partner Julie Shepard Named among LA Business Journal’s “Most Influential Women Lawyers”
Law360 Law360 Names Three Firm Practices as "Practices of the Year" Partners Angela Allen, Alison Stein and Adam Unikowsky Named Law360 Rising Stars Firm’s Chicago Office Named Among Law360’s “2017 Regional Powerhouse” List Partners Andrew Bart, Dean Panos and Adam Unikowsky Selected as OUR FIRM
Law360 MVPs
Law Bulletin Media Fifty-Four Jenner & Block Lawyers Named As 2018 Leading Lawyers
LGBT Bar Association Partner Adam Unikowsky and Incoming Partner Patrick Pearsall Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40” List
Leadership Greater Chicago Partner David P. Saunders named 2018 Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago
Legal 500 United States Legal 500 Recognizes Intellectual Property Practice; Recommends Firm in 20 National Practice Categories; And Names Six “Leading Lawyers”
Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Award Jenner & Block Receives Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Award
M&A Advisor Five Jenner & Block Lawyers Win M&A Advisor’s 8th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
National Law Journal Jenner & Block Named to National Law Journal “Pro Bono Hot List Partner Barbara Grayson Named a National Law Journal “Trailblazer” Partners Steven Siros and Allison Torrence and Of Counsel Anne Samuels Kenney Recognized as NLJ “Energy and Environmental Trailblazers" 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 & Block Lawyers in Los Angeles Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 78 Firm Lawyers New York Metro Super Lawyers Recognizes 19 Jenner & Block Lawyers
Variety Partner Gina Reif Ilardi Named among Variety’s “Dealmakers Elite New York” OUR FIRM
Washingtonian Magazine Partner Adam Unikowsky Named to Washingtonian’s 2017 List of DC- Area’s Best Lawyers
Who's Who Arbitration – Future Leaders Partners Charlie Lightfoot and Patrick Pearsall Named Among Arbitration Future Leaders
Women In Law Empowerment Forum Firm Receives Gold Standard Certification by the Women In Law Empowerment Forum
2016
American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project Firm Wins 2016 Exceptional Service Award from the ABA Death Penalty Representation Project
American Bar Association "On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyer" Award Jessica 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 Victory Jenner & Block Named to American Lawyer A-List Firm Chairman Receives American Lawyer’s Lifetime Achievement Award For 26 Years, Firm Maintains Top Pro Bono Ranking
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers Recognizes 46 Jenner & Block Partners in 2016 Edition
BTI Firm Named an “Awesome Opponent” in BTI Litigation Outlook 2016 Partners David W. DeBruin and Dean N. Panos Named BTI “Client Service All-Stars” Firm Recognized by BTI Consulting for Excellent Client Service
Billboard Partner Andrew Bart Listed Among Billboard’s Top Music Industry Lawyers of 2016
Chambers USA 52 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2016 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers USA 2016 Ranks 25 Jenner & Block Practices Among the Best in the United States
Chicago Bar Association/Chicago Bar Foundation Retired Partner Joan Hall Honored With John Paul Stevens Award
Chicago Bar Foundation Partner Andrew Merrick Receives Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award OUR FIRM
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 Legal Services Firm 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 Group Partners Lynn Grayson and Susan Kohlmann Recognized by Euromoney LMG 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 Leading Investigations Practices
Greater Chicago/Upper Midwest Regional Chapter of the Anti-Defamation League Partner Terri Mascherin Honored as a “Woman of Achievement”
International Law office (ILO) and Lexology Partner Joseph Gromacki Recognized as a 2016 “Client Choice” Award Winner
Law360 Three Practices Honored by Law360 as "Practice Groups of the Year" Jenner & Block Named to Law360’s Inaugural List of “Litigation Powerhouses” Two Jenner & Block Victories Listed among Law360’s Top 10 Copyright Rulings of 2016 Partners Kevin Collins, Mark Nackman and Rick Richmond Selected as Law360 MVPs
Law Bulletin Publishing Company Partner Andrew Vail Named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company “40 Under Forty” List
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America Partners Craig Martin and Paul Smith Named in the 2016 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Leadership Greater Chicago Partner Wade Thomson named 2017 Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago
Legal 500 OUR FIRM
Legal 500 Names Government Contracts and Intellectual Property Practices as “Top-Tier”; Recommends Firm in 14 National Practice Categories; and Names Six “Leading Lawyers”
Managing IP CME Practice Named 2016 US Regional East Copyright Award Winner by Managing IP
National Law Journal Firm Again Named to National Law Journal “Pro Bono Hot List” Partner Lawrence Schaner Recognized by The National Law Journal as an “ADR Champion” Partner James Feldman Named a “Trailblazer” in Divorce, Trusts and Estates Partners 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 Hot List” Partner Richard Stone Named “Intellectual Property Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Achievements
National LGBT Bar Association Matt 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
Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 89 Firm Lawyers Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes 12 Jenner & Block Lawyers Fifteen 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 - Best Lawyers® 2016 "Best Law Firms"
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Firm Team Wins “Excellence in Pro Bono Service” Award
Variety Variety Names Four Content, Media & Entertainment Partners as 2016 OUR FIRM
Legal Impact Honorees Partners Benjamin R. Mulcahy and Gina Reif Ilardi Honored as Variety “Dealmakers” of 2016
Women in Law Empowerment Forum Firm Receives Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum
2015
American Academy of Appellate Lawyers Partner Michael Scodro Inducted Into American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
American College of Trial Lawyers Jenner & Block’s Reid Schar Inducted as Fellow into American College of Trial Lawyers
The American Lawyer Partner Joseph Gromacki Named an American Lawyer Dealmaker of the Year for Third Time Firm Tops American Lawyer Pro Bono Firm Rankings for Second Consecutive Year Firm’s Rwandan Energy Project Honored for American Lawyer Global Legal Award in Pro Bono
BTI Chairman Anton Valukas and Partner Kevin Mullen Named BTI “Client Service All-Stars
California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Los Angeles Partners Honored with Prestigious CLAY Awards
Chambers USA 48 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2015 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers USA 2015 Ranks 25 Jenner & Block Practices Among the Nation’s Best
Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation Partner Gabe Fuentes Honored for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Partner Gail Morse to Be Inducted into Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services Jenner & Block Recognized as Pro Bono Leader in Washington, DC
Equality Illinois EQIL Honors Firm for “Raising the Bar” on LGBT Workplace Equality
Financial Times OUR FIRM
Firm Recognized by Financial Times in Innovative Lawyers 2015 Report
Global Investigation Review White Collar Partners are Recognized Among Top Women in Investigations Firm Named to Global Investigation Review’s "GIR 100"
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Jenner & Block Receives Top Marks on 2016 Corporate Equality Index: Earns perfect score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality
Law360 Jenner & Block Spotlighted by Law360 as 2015 "Pro Bono All-Star" Law360 Honors Appellate Practice as an Appellate Group of the Year Law360 Honors Bankruptcy Practice as a Bankruptcy Practice of the Year Law360 Honors Content, Media and Entertainment Among Media & Entertainment Groups of the Year Partner Luke Platzer Named a "Rising Star" by Law360
Law Bulletin Publishing Company Partner Wade Thomson Named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s “40 Under Forty” List
Leading Lawyers Network Magazine Jenner & Block Partners Recognized Among Top Lawyers in Illinois by Leading Lawyers Magazine
Legal 500 Legal 500 Recognizes CME Practice; Recommends Firm in 13 National Practice Categories; and Names Three “Leading Lawyers”
The M&A Advisor Partner Mercedes Hill Named an M&A Advisor "40 Under 40 Emerging Leader"
National Bar Association Associate Precious Jacobs Receives National Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division’s 2015-2016 Humanitarian Award
National Law Journal Partners Mary Ellen Callahan and Jessie Liu Named NLJ Trailblazers Jenner & Block Named to National Law Journal Pro Bono Hot List National Law Journal Names Partner Catherine Steege an “Outstanding Woman Lawyer” Jenner & Block Named to The National Law Journal 2015 IP Hot List Partners Neil Barofsky and Mary Ellen Callahan Named NLJ Regulatory and Compliance Trailblazers Partner Damien Specht Named a "DC Rising Star" by the National Law Journal Partner Joseph Gromacki Named National Law Journal M&A Trailblazer Jenner & Block Named to National Law Journal “Appellate Hot List” for OUR FIRM
Seventh Consecutive Year
Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 67 Firm Attorneys Ten Partners Selected as 2013 New York-Metro Super Lawyers Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Six Firm Attorneys DC Super Lawyers Recognizes 25 Jenner & Block Lawyers
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Sullivan, Brody, Franch Honored at Federal Court Ceremony for Excellence in Pro Bono
Variety Five Content, Media & Entertainment Partners Recognized in Variety’s 2015 “Legal Impact Report”
2014
ACLU Foundation of Southern California ACLU of Southern California Recognizes Attorneys for Representing Local Artist
Agahozo Shalom Youth Village Anne Heyman Spirit Award Firm Honored with Inaugural Anne Heyman Spirit Award for Pro Bono Work in Rwanda
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Jim Feldman Receives Award From IICLE/American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
The American Lawyer Firm Reclaims AmLaw #1 Pro Bono Ranking
BTI Consulting Group Jenner & Block Named to 2014 BTI Power Elite Firm 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 in Media & Entertainment Chambers USA 2014 Ranks Jenner & Block Among the Nation’s Top 44 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2014 Edition of Chambers USA
Commercial Law League Partner Ron Peterson Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Bankruptcy
Daily Journal Ken Lee Named to Daily Journal’s Top 20 Lawyers Under 40 Rick Stone Named Daily Journal "Top Intellectual Property Litigator" OUR FIRM
D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services D.C. Chief Judges Again Honor Firm as Pro Bono Leader
DePaul University College of Law Bisceglia Honored for Outstanding Service to DePaul University
Equality Illinois Jenner & Block Recognized As a Top Illinois Firm for LGBT Inclusiveness
First Defense Legal Aid First Defense Legal Aid Honors Thomas Sullivan as its 2014 First Defender
Hollywood Reporter Partner Rick Stone Named 2014 Hollywood Reporter “Power Lawyer”
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Jenner & Block LLP Receives Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality for 10th Consecutive Year
Illinois Diversity Council Reena Bajowala Receives Award from Illinois Diversity Council
Korean American Bar Association of Chicago Firm Honored for Pro Bono Defense of South Korean Native Accused of Murder
Law360 Jenner & Block Named Law360 Top Pro Bono Firm for Fifth Year in a Row Law360 Names Partner Lindsay Harrison a 2014 Rising Star Law360 Article Profiles Award-Winning Content, Media & Entertainment Practice Partners Paul Smith and Catherine Steege Named Law360 MVPs
Lawdragon Lawdragon Recognizes Four Attorneys in “500 Leading Lawyers in America” Guide
Lawyers of Color Reena Bajowala named to Lawyers of Color “Hot List” Mercedes Hill Named to Lawyers of Color “Hot List” for Second Year in a Row
M&A Advisor M&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's 2013 "IP Stars" Guide
National Diversity Council Tony Ling to Receive Award From National Diversity Council OUR FIRM
National Law Journal Jenner & Block Named to National Law Journal’s 2014 Pro Bono Hot List Jenner & Block Selected as Finalist for NLJ 2014 Chicago Litigation Department of the Year National Law Journal Names Jenner & Block to Its “Appellate Hot List” for 2014 Firm Chairman Anton Valukas Named a "Litigation Trailblazer and Pioneer" p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">National LGBT Bar Association Melissa Cox, Eddie Jauregui Selected as "Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40"/p> p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">New York Law Journal Michael Ross Named Among New York Law Journal’s 2014 Rising Stars/p> p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award to Partner Andrew W. Vail/p>
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Shriver Center Bestows Pro Bono Award on Firm
Seventh Circuit Bar Association’s 2014 Pro Bono and Public Service Award Two 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 Pro Bono Service Two Firm Teams Receive Awards for Pro Bono Representation
2013
American College of Bankruptcy Vince Lazar Inducted as Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy
American College of Trial Lawyers Jenner & Block’s Robert L. Byman Named President of American College of Trial Lawyers; Terri L. Mascherin Inducted as Fellow
American Lawyer Media “Go-To Law Firm” for Labor & Employment work for Fortune 500 companies
The American Lawyer OUR FIRM
Jenner & Block Named to American Lawyer A-List for 2013 Retired Partner Joan Hall Receives The American Lawyer 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award
Anti-Defamation League Barbara S. Steiner Named 2013 "Woman of Achievement"
BTI Partners Handzo, Harrison and Panos Named BTI "Client Service All Stars" Firm a "Powerhouse in Complex Commercial Litigation" BTI Client Service A-Team Ranks Firm 31 in Client Service for 2014
Burton Awards for Legal Achievement Partner 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 Excellence Jenner & Block Receives Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2013
Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law Firm 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 Campaign Jenner & Block Makes Human Rights Campaign’s List of Best Places to Work for 9th Straight Year
Illinois Legal Aid Online Jeffrey Colman Wins Illinois Legal Aid Online "Early Adopter Award"
Illinois State Bar Association Community Leadership Award Firm Wins ISBA's 2013 Community Leadership Award
Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission Thomas 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 in Media and Entertainment OUR FIRM
Lawdragon Four Partners named to Lawdragon's "500 Leading Lawyers in America" List
Lawyers of Color Mercedes Hill Named to Lawyers of Color’s Inaugural “Hot List” for Lawyers Under 40
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing Jenner & Block Named "Law Firm of the Year" by Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Reena R. Bajowala Selected as Fellow of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Legal 500 Jenner & Block among Top Practices and Partners Recognized in 2013 Edition of Legal 500 United States
National Law Journal National Law Journal Names Jenner & Block 2013 “Chicago Litigation Department Of Year: Insurance” Firm Named to "Appellate Hot List" for Fifth Consecutive Year Chairman Anton R. Valukas Named One of the “100 Most Influential Lawyers in America” Erin Schrantz Named a "Chicago 40 Under 40"
Southern Center for Human Rights David W. DeBruin Receives the 2013 Frederick Douglass Equal Justice Award
Super Lawyers Sixty-six Attorneys and 27 "Rising Stars" Honored as Illinois Super Lawyers 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 Forum Jenner & Block Earns Recognition as “Gold Standard Law Firm” from Women in Law Empowerment Forum OUR FIRM
2012
American Bar Association Retired Partner Joan M. Hall Receives Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award
American College of Employee Benefits Counsel Partner Matthew J. Renaud Inducted Into American College of Employee Benefits Counsel
The American Lawyer Jenner & Block Named Nation’s Top Firm for Pro Bono by the American Lawyer Jenner & Block Named to American Lawyer A-List Partner 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 Women Litigators in America
Best Lawyers in America Thirty Jenner & Block Partners Selected for 2012 Best Lawyers in America Firm Chairman Anton Valukas Named a Best Lawyers 2013 “Lawyer of the Year’
British Insurance Law Association Partner Lorelie Masters Wins British Insurance Law Association 2012 Book Prize
Burton Awards for Legal Achievement Partner Peter B. Pope Wins Prestigious Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing
Chambers USA Jenner & Block Content, Media & Entertainment Practice Receives Chambers USA Awards for Excellence Honor Record Number of Jenner & Block Partners Recognized in Chambers USA 2012 Edition
DC Bar Partner Paul M. Smith honored with the 2012 Thurgood Marshall Award
Equality Illinois EQIL Recognizes Jenner & Block for “Setting the Bar” on LGBT Workplace Equality
Harvard Law Society of Illinois Partner Craig C. Martin Recognized by the Harvard Law Society of Illinois as a 2012 “Role Model”
Heartland Alliance’s National Immigration Justice Center Partner Lawrence S. Schaner Honored with the Midwest Light of Human Rights Award OUR FIRM
The Hollywood Reporter Partner Richard Stone Named 2012 “Power Lawyer”
Human Rights Campaign Firm Earns Perfect Rating on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for Eighth Year in a Row
Illinois State Bar Association E. Lynn Grayson Honored With 2012 Diversity Leadership Award
Law360 Jenner & Block Named Law360 Top Pro Bono Firm for Third Year in a Row Jenner & Block Government Contracts Practice Named a Law360 “Government Contracts Group” Insurance Litigation and Counseling Practice Named a Law360 “Insurance Group” Content, Media & Entertainment Practice Named a Law360 “Media Entertainment 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 500 Leading Lawyers
Leadership Greater Chicago Partner John R. Storino Named a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow, Class of 2013
National Association of Former United States Attorneys Partner Reid J. Schar honored with the 2012 “Bradford Award”
National Diversity Council Partner Lisa T. Scruggs was honored with a Most Powerful & Influential Women in Illinois Award
National Law Journal National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice for Fourth Year in a Row Jenner & Block’s Pro Bono Program Recognized by National Law Journal
National LGBT Bar Association Partners Lindsay Harrison, Luke Platzer Selected as “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40”
Northwestern University School of Law’s Student Funded Public Interest Fellowship Program Partner Gabriel A. Fuentes will receive a Distinguished Alumnus Award
Seventh Circuit Bar Association Partner Catherine L. Steege awarded with 7th Circuit Bar Association Pro OUR FIRM
Bono and Public Service Award
Super Lawyers Eleven Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2012 Washington, DC Super Lawyers Eighty-Nine Jenner & Block Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers Partners 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 “Best Law Firm for Women” for Fourth Time
2011
American Constitution Society (ACS), Chicago Chapter Jeffrey D. Colman Honored by American Constitution Society
The American Lawyer David J. Bradford Named American Lawyer Litigator of the Week Joseph Gromacki Named by American Lawyer as 2011 Dealmaker of the Year Anton R. Valukas Named by American Lawyer as 2011 Litigator of the Year
American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award to Craig C. Martin
The Best Lawyers in America Thirty-Three Jenner & Block Partners Selected for Best Lawyers in America
Center for Constitutional Rights Firm’s New York Office Awarded 2011 Pro Bono Service Award by the Center for Constitutional Rights
Chambers USA Forty-one Jenner & Block Partners and Numerous Practices Recognized in Chambers USA
Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice Chicago Appleseed Fund Honors Lisa Scruggs for Work on Education Reform
Human Rights Campaign OUR FIRM
2011 Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating - Perfect Equality Index Rating for Sixth Year in a Row
Illinois Academy of Criminology Thomas Sullivan Receives the Illinois Academy of Criminology’s Norval Morris Award
Law360 Jenner & Block Named a Law360 Top Pro Bono Firm for Second Year In a Row Jenner & Block Suzanne J. Prysak Named a Law360 “Rising Star” Jenner & Block Amanda S. Amert Named a Law360 “Rising Star”
Leadership Greater Chicago Matt Basil Named a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago
Legal 500 Record Number of Partners, Practice Categories Recognized in 2011 Edition of Legal 500
The Legal Media GroupGuide to the World's Leading Lawyers Lawrence Schaner Recognized as One of the World’s Leading Commercial Arbitration Lawyers
LexisNexis Jenner & Block’s Environmental Law Blog Named a Top Blog by LexisNexis
Managing Intellectual Property Jenner & Block Honored as “Copyright Firm of the Year” for Second Consecutive Year
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty David Bradford, Thomas Sullivan Named “Outstanding Legal Service Award 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 for Third Year in a Row
Public Interest Law Initiative Jenner & Block Named to Public Interest Law Initiative’s Pro Bono Recognition Roster
Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Jenner & Block Attorneys L.A. Attorneys Named to Southern California “Super Lawyers” Lists Nine Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2011 Washington, DC Super Lawyers
Today’s Chicago Woman Susan Levy Recognized as One of “100 Women Making a Difference” by Today’s Chicago Woman OUR FIRM
2010
American Bar Association Lindsay Harrison Awarded ABA’s Inaugural Rosner & Rosner Young Professionalism Award Paul Smith Receives ABA’s Prestigious Thurgood Marshall Award
The American Lawyer Anton R. Valukas Named Litigator in the Spotlight Anton R. Valukas Named AmLaw 2010 Newsmaker of the Year AmLaw Names Jenner & Block Nation’s Top Firm for Pro Bono for Third Year Top 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 & Block Partners
BTI Consulting Group BTI Recognizes Richard Ziegler as Client Service “All Star”
Chambers USA Thirty-Seven Jenner & Block Partners and Numerous Practices Recognized in Chambers USA
Chicago Anti-Defamation League Jenner & Block Tony Valukas Receives “First Amendment Freedom Award” Jenner & Block Susan Levy Named Chicago Anti-Defamation League “Woman of Achievement”
The Chicago Foundation for Women Joan Hall Honored by The Chicago Foundation for Women with 2010 Impact Award
Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW) Chicago Lynn Grayson Receives CREW Chicago’s “2010 Leadership Vision Award"
Crain's Chicago Business Lisa Scruggs Named to Crain’s Chicago “40 Under 40” List
Directorship Magazine Anton Valukas Named to Directorship 100 List of Most Influential People in the Boardroom
First Defense Legal Aid First Defense Legal Aid Honors Mascherin As Its 2010 First Defender
Human Rights Campaign 2010 Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating - Perfect Equality Index Rating for Fifth Year in a Row OUR FIRM
Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission Benjamin Miller Receives The Honorable George N. Leighton Justice Award
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce - Midwest Joseph Bisceglia To Be Honored With The Humanitarian Award From The Italian American Chamber Of Commerce-Midwest
Law360 Jenner & Block Named to Law360’s Top “Pro Bono Firms of 2010” List Lorelie Masters Named to the Law360 List of the "10 Most Admired Attorneys" Matthew Hellman Named to Law360’s "Rising Stars" Keri Holleb Hotaling Named to Law360’s "Rising Stars"
Law Bulletin Publishing Company Jerold Solovy Recognized by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company as One of the "Ten Attorneys Who Raised the Bar Over the Last Decade”
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing Recognizes Anne Kenney for Pro Bono Work
Leadership Greater Chicago Eric Sacks Named a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago
Leading Lawyer Network Magazine Jenner & Block Partners Recognized Among Top Lawyers in Illinois by Leading Lawyers Magazine
Legal 500 Legal 500 Recognizes Eighteen Jenner & Block Attorneys in 2010 Edition
Lexology Legal Writing Awards Lexology Names Partner “2010 Author of the Year -- Insurance USA"
Los Angeles Business Journal A.J. Thomas Named to LA Business Journal’s "Who's Who in Law"
Managing Intellectual Property Jenner & Block Named "2010 U.S. Copyright Firm of the Year" by Managing Intellectual Property
The National Law Journal Norman Hirsch Recognized by National Law Journal as One of Country’s “Winning” Litigators National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice for Second Year in a Row Paul 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 Association Jenner & Block Receives NLADA's 2010 Beacon of Justice Award OUR FIRM
National LGBT Bar Association Scott Wilkens Named 2010 “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40”
New York City Public Advocate New York City Public Advocate's Proclamation Recognizes Jenner & Block's Outstanding Advocacy and Public Service
Northwestern University Alumni Association David Savner Honored With 2010 Alumni Merit Award From Northwestern University
Seventh Circuit Bar Association Barry Levenstam Receives Seventh Circuit Bar Association’s First Pro Bono Award
Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Eighty Jenner & Block Attorneys Seven Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2010 New York Super Lawyers L.A. Attorneys Named to Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” Lists Washington, DC Super Lawyers Recognizes Nine Jenner & Block Attorneys
United States District Court, Northern District Illinois Four Jenner & Block Attorneys Receive U.S. District Court Award for Excellence 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 Affairs Firm Awarded 2010 Wiley A. Branton Award for Pro Bono Victory
Who’s Who Legal Who’s Who Legal Recognizes Jenner & Block Partners Partners Named 2010 International Who's Who of Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers
Who’s Who Legal: Illinois Five Partners Named to The International Who’s Who of Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers
Who's Who in Black Chicago Lisa Scruggs Recognized in Who’s Who in Black Chicago - The Third Edition OUR FIRM
2009
The American Lawyer AmLaw Names Jenner & Block Nation’s Top Firm for Pro Bono for Second Year
Benchmark Litigation Jenner & Block recognized as one of the "nation's leading business litigation firms"
The Best Lawyers in America Thomas Sullivan, Anton Valukas, James Feldman Honored at the Best Lawyers 25th Anniversary Thirty Jenner & Block Partners Selected for 2009 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Chambers USA Chambers USA Recognizes Thirty Jenner & Block Attorneys in 2009 Edition
Chicago Bar Foundation Vail Honored for Exceptional Commitment to Pro Bono Service
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin John Buttita Featured as One of Chicago’s “Unsung Rainmakers” in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Chicago Lawyer Jenner & Block Tony Valukas is Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s Person of the Year Chicago Lawyer Magazine Recognizes Michael Wolf As One Of “The Next Generation Of Leaders” Chicago Lawyer Magazine Recognizes Joan Hall as a “Woman of Firsts”
Cook County Bar Association Jenner & Block Honored With Cook County Bar Association's 2009 Presidential Award
Cross Examination Debate Association Lindsay Harrison Honored as the Cross Examination Debate Association Alumnus of the Year
District of Columbia Bar David DeBruin Honored as the 2009 DC Bar Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
Electronic Privacy Information Center Paul Smith Awarded the Champion of Freedom Award
Ethisphere Magazine David Churchill Recognized in Ethisphere Magazine’s List of “Attorneys Who Matter”
Filipino American Bar Association / The John Marshall Law School Jerold S. Solovy Receives 2009 Unity Award OUR FIRM
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Anton Valukas Honored with Arthur Goldberg Social Justice Award
Law Bulletin Publishing Company: 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch Lisa T. Scruggs
Leading Lawyer Network Magazine Nine Jenner & Block Attorneys Recognized among the “Top 100 Leading Business Lawyers in Illinois” Jenner & Block Partners Recognized Among “Leading Women Lawyers in Illinois"
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's Top Trial Lawyers The National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice as One of Nation’s Best Michael DeSanctis Recognized in National Law Journal's "40 Under 40: Washington's Rising Stars"
Northwestern University Alumni Association Anton Valukas Honored at Northwestern Law Alumni Public Service Benefit Dinner Terri Mascherin Honored by Northwestern University with Alumni Service Award
Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Eighty-Five Jenner & Block Attorneys Six Jenner & Block Partners Selected as 2009 New York Super Lawyers Washington, DC Super Lawyers Recognizes Five Jenner & Block Attorneys
United States District Court, Northern District Illinois U.S. District Court Honors Jeffrey D. Colman for Excellence in Pro Bono Service
Washingtonian Five DC Partners Named to Washington, DC, 'Top Lawyers' List
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Lynn Grayson Honored with WBAI Women with Vision Award
Working Mothers Magazine & Flex-Time Lawyers LLC Jenner & Block Honored As One Of The Best Law Firms for Women for Second Year in a Row
Yale University’s Yale Law Women Jenner & Block Recognized as Top Family-Friendly Law Firm OUR FIRM
2008
ACQ Finance Magazine Country Law Award Banking Law Firm of the Year
American Constitution Society (ACS), Chicago Chapter Chicago Legal Legend Award to Thomas P. Sullivan
American Friends of Hebrew University Jerold Solovy Honored with Humanitarian Award
The American Lawyer Jenner & Block’s Pro Bono Program Ranked #1 in the Nation by American Lawyer
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) Firm, Attorneys Receive Special Recognition Awards from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Jenner & Block Partners
CEO Roundtable on Cancer, Inc. Jenner & Block Accredited for Second Year in a Row as Only Law Firm with CEO Cancer Gold Standard
Chambers USA Chambers USA Recognizes Jenner & Block Practices and Attorneys in 2008 Edition
Chicago Bar Association Jenner & Block John Simon to Receive Prestigious John Paul Stevens Award
Constitutional Rights Foundation The Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago Honors Jenner & Block with Bill of Rights Award
Crain's Chicago Business Two Jenner & Block Cases Recognized by Crain’s as Among Cases that Stood Out in 2007
Diversity & the Bar OUR FIRM
Philip Harris Recognized as “Leading Law Firm Rainmaker”
Filipino American Bar Association / The John Marshall Law School Harris Honored with Advocate for Diversity Award at Unity Award Dinner
Florida Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Service Award for Out-of-State Practitioners to Ross B. Bricker
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Award for Longstanding Commitment for LGBT Civil Rights
Jenner & Block Named Among “Best Places to Work 2008” by Human Rights Campaign
Illinois Judicial Council (IJC) Joseph Bisceglia Honored at Illinois Judicial Council Awards Banquet
Illinois Legal Aid Online Wade A. Thomson recognized as the “Pro Bono Attorney of the Month”
Illinois State Bar Association Lynn Grayson Receives Presidential Commendation Award
Thomas Sullivan Named an Honorary Fellow by the Illinois Bar Foundation
John Howard Association of Illinois Jeff Colman Honored for Commitment to Public Service with Leadership Award
The John Marshall Law School’s Black Law Students Association Legacy of Opportunity Award to Reginald J. Hill
Law Bulletin Publishing Company: 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch John R. Storino
League of Woman Voters of Illinois Citizen of Action Award to Robert L. Graham
Legal 500 Andrew Bart and Donald Verrilli recognized by Legal 500 on Nationwide OUR FIRM
List of Top Thirteen Copyright Lawyers
Legal Times Paul Smith and Bruce Ennis Recognized by Legal Times as among 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 Years
Thomas C. Newkirk Selected as One of Seven 'Leading Lawyers' in DC for Internal Investigations
Metropolitan Family Services Legal Aid Bureau Anton Valukas Honored with the Legal Aid Bureau’s Avery Award for Equal Access to Justice
National Legal Aid and Defender Association Beacon of Justice Award
National Organization for Women Gail Morse Honored by National Organization for Women
Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Sixty-Six Jenner & Block Attorneys
Illinois Super Lawyers Honors Thomas Sullivan
Four Jenner & Block Partners Selected for 2008 New York Super Lawyers - Metro Edition
Washington, DC, Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Jenner & Block Attorneys
Tenant in Common Association (TICA) Arnold Harrison Honored with Champion of Excellence Award from the Tenant In Common Association
Village of Downers Grove Firm Honored for its Underground Railroad Home Preservation Effort
Washington Business Journal Washington Business Journal Recognizes Perrelli as Top Intellectual Property Lawyer in DC; Jay DeVecchio Named Finalist in Government Contracts
Who’s Who Legal: Illinois OUR FIRM
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 Year Jerold Solovy and Tom Sullivan Receive American Lawyer's Lifetime Achievement Award
The Best Lawyers in America Over Two Dozen Jenner & Block Partners Recognized as Best Lawyers in America
BTI Consulting Group Jenner & Block named to "Power Elite" list of 21 law firms with "strongest client relationships" and "high client satisfaction."
Burton Awards for Legal Achievement Burton Award in Legal Writing to Gianni P. Servodidio for "Keyword Advertising: 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 For Community Service
Chicago Lawyer Jerold Solovy Named Chicago Lawyer’s Person of the Year OUR FIRM
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 the Nation's Best Jenner & 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 “strongest client 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
Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice OUR FIRM
Award to Robert L. Graham for his commitment to social justice and community service
Chicago Bar Association-Alliance for Women Alta May Hulett Award to Lisa T. Scruggs
Chicago Lawyer Reginald J. Hill in "10 Taking Off After 30"
DC Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services Jenner & Block’s Commitment to Pro Bono Honored by DC Judges
DePaul University Black Law Students Association Progressives in the Professions Award to Barry Sullivan
Human Rights Campaign 2006 Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating
Law Bulletin Publishing Company: 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch Eric A. Sacks
Lawyers Weekly USA CPH Award Named “Top Jury Verdict” by Lawyers Weekly
Pro Bono Institute John H. Pickering Award
Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Includes 73 Jenner & Block Attorneys
Washington SmartCEO Les Lepow recognized as one of Washington's "Legal Elite"
2005
ALM Law Technology News Champion of Technology to Brent E. Kidwell OUR FIRM
American Bar Association John Minor Wisdom Award to Jerold S. Solovy
American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award to Anton R. Valukas
The Best Lawyers in America‘ Best Lawyers in America’ Includes Eleven Jenner & Block Partners
Burton Awards for Legal Achievement Burton Award in Legal Writing to Adam Petravicius, for “Top 10 Mistakes in License Agreements,” published in 2004 in The Licensing Journal
Crain's Chicago Business Berman Named One of Chicago’s “40 Under 40” by Crain’s
District of Columbia Bar Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award
Human Rights Campaign 2005 Corporate Equality Index - 100% Rating
Illinois Department on Aging Governors Award for Unique Achievement to Carla J. Rozycki and Jenner & Block
Lake Michigan Federation Great Lakes Stewardship Award for "Advocate of the Year"
Law Bulletin Publishing Company: 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch John F. Cox
Law Technology News Champion of Technology Award to Brent E. Kidwell
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing Founders' Award to Patricia A. Bronte, Outstanding Friend of LCBH Award to Jenner & Block
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award to Thomas P. Sullivan OUR FIRM
M & A AdvisorJenner & Block Receives M & A Advisor’s Deal of the Year Award for Role in Archibald Sale
National Association of Sentencing Advocates (NASA) Firm Receives Pro Bono Award from National Association of Sentencing Advocates
National Association of Women Lawyers Service Award to Lorelie S. Masters
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Outstanding Legal Service Award to Jenner & Block
Northwestern University's Bluhm Legal Clinic Appellate Award to Robert R. Stauffer and David E. Walters for their work on A.M. v. Butler
Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) 2005 Pro Bono Initiative Honor Roll
Super Lawyers Jenner & Block Tops the Inaugural List of Illinois Super Lawyers
Turnaround Management Association (TMA), Chicago Chapter Archibald Turnaround is Chicago TMA's Transaction of the Year
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Growth & Innovation Award to Elmer W. Johnson
2004
American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago (now known as the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago) Corporate Service Award
American Inns of Court Professionalism Award to Jerold S. Solovy
American Judicature Society Justice Award to Thomas P. Sullivan
The Best Lawyers in America Seven Jenner & Block Partners Named to "Best Lawyers in America" OUR FIRM
BTI Consulting Group Client Service “All Star” to Daniel R. Murray
Chicago Bar Association Mentor/Tutor Program of the Year Award to Jenner & Block
Chicago Lawyer Person of the Year to Thomas P. Sullivan
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers Lifetime Achievement Award to Jerold S. Solovy
Diversity & the Bar “Women Litigators On The Rise”- Linda L. Listrom and Barbara S. Steiner
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Richard N. Rovner Award to Anton R. Valukas
Horizons Community Services/Center on Halsted Human First Award
Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Cunningham-Carey Award to Terri L. Mascherin
Illinois State Bar Association John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Award
Legal Times “Leading Government Contracts Lawyer” - David A. Churchill
“Leading Appellate Attorneys” - Paul M. Smith
The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (LAGBAC) Legal Service Award
Loyola University Chicago School of Law Damen Award to Thomas P. Sullivan
National Legal Aid and Defender Association Arthur von Briesen Award to Donald B. Verrilli Jr. OUR FIRM
2003
American Bar Association John Minor Wisdom Award to Thomas P. Sullivan
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators President's Prize to Lawrence S. Schaner
Global Securities Information, Inc. Growing Corporate Practice Rates in Top 20 GSI 2003 Legal Counsel Rankings
Human Rights Campaign Equality Award to Paul M. Smith
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Bon Foster Memorial Civil Rights Award
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing AOD Volunteer of the Year Award to Chad J. Layton
Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Rainbowmaker Award to David W. DeBruin and Deanne E. Maynard
2002
Chicago Bar Association-Alliance for Women Alta May Hulett Award to E. Lynn Grayson
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Outstanding Legal Service Award to Terri L. Mascherin
2001
The Best Lawyers in America Six Jenner & Block Partners Listed in Best Lawyers in America
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Legal Services Award
Other Notable Awards
American Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award
Constitutional Rights Foundation Bill of Rights In Action Award to Thomas P. Sullivan
Illinois State Bar Association Business-Education Partnership Award
Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center The Ann Dee Harper Memorial Award OUR FIRM
The National Law Journal Pro Bono Award' for remarkable representation of clients in capital punishment cases
Washington Council of Lawyers Law Firm of The Year Award
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs Outstanding Achievement Award