Jenner & Block LLP

Jenner & Block began in Chicago in 1914, and that office remains central to its history and practice. Its Chicago lawyers handle business litigation, investigations, corporate transactions, and appeals, including matters before the US Supreme Court. The office's published capabilities also include energy, patents, professional responsibility, and bankruptcy and restructuring.

The firm's work spans industry-specific disputes and broader questions of governance and accountability. Its Chicago materials describe investigations and compliance work alongside food and consumer law, hospitality, and real estate. This combination gives the litigation practice connections to both the operations of businesses and the institutions overseeing them.

Pro bono representation is also prominent in the office's description, including prisoner civil rights, criminal defense, immigration and asylum, and assistance to nonprofits and small businesses. For students, these materials provide a concrete picture of a practice with substantial courtroom and investigative work, supported by transactional and industry-focused capabilities within the same firm.