Jenner & Block has announced its 2026 class of promotions, elevating 10 lawyers to partner and 5 to special counsel, effective January 2026. The class reflects the firm's continued commitment to developing talent within the practice areas that most directly serve its sophisticated client base, and it strengthens capabilities across matters where clients rely on the firm for judgment, technical depth, and industry insight.
The elevations touch several of the firm's core practices, including appellate, litigation, entertainment, energy, and investigations. Each of these areas represents a cornerstone of the firm's client-facing work, whether the matter involves navigating a complex commercial dispute, guiding a company through a government inquiry, advising on transactions and regulatory questions in the energy sector, protecting intellectual property and creative interests in the entertainment industry, or shaping legal strategy at the appellate level. By deepening its bench in these disciplines, Jenner & Block reinforces its ability to serve clients whose matters demand experienced counsel across trial courts, appellate forums, and regulatory bodies.
The composition of the class signals a strategic emphasis on practice areas central to the firm's identity and to the evolving needs of its clients. Sophisticated clients increasingly require legal teams that can move fluidly between litigation, regulatory advocacy, and industry-specific counseling, and the newly elevated lawyers bring the kind of cross-disciplinary experience that supports that integrated approach. Their promotions also reflect the firm's broader investment in cultivating leadership from within, recognizing lawyers who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to client service, professional development, and the firm's culture.
Partner and special counsel promotions carry meaningful weight for clients as well as for the lawyers themselves. New partners take on expanded responsibility for leading matters, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to the strategic direction of their practices. Special counsel play a similarly important role, offering focused expertise on specialized issues that arise in complex engagements. Together, the 2026 class positions Jenner & Block to continue delivering the level of service that its clients expect on high-stakes and industry-focused matters.
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