Awards
Our dedication to service and pro bono advocacy began in the 1950s when a group of young lawyers launched what would become a nationally recognized pro bono program. Our name partners—Albert E. Jenner, Jr., and Samuel W. Block—carried on this tradition. Today, we are honored to be recognized for the dedication of our lawyers and professional staff.
March 8, 2023Support for New Women’s Shelter Earns Recognition
We were recognized for our advice on an environmental investigation that cleared the way for construction of a new domestic violence shelter.
April 4, 2023Wade Thomson Honored as Immigration Law Trailblazer by National Law Journal
Partner Wade Thomson’s efforts to link corporate clients and the National Immigrant Justice Center on behalf of immigrants earned him a Trailblazer award.
May 1, 2023Court Lauds Our Service in Innovative Program
Our team won the Northern District of Illinois pro bono award for helping a client who participated in a diversion program.
May 24, 2023Client Highlights Our Victories for Voters
Partners Jessie Ring Amunson and Sam Hirsch were recognized for successfully challenging North Carolina’s gerrymandered legislative redistricting maps.
May 25, 2023Pro Bono Service Honored by DC Circuit Judicial Conference
More than 80% of the lawyers in our Washington, DC, office contributed at least 50 hours of pro bono service in 2022.
June 22, 2023PILI Includes Jenner on Pro Bono Roster
For the 13th year, the Public Interest Law Initiative named Jenner to its Pro Bono Recognition Roster
June 22, 2023Jenner’s Annual Awards Honor Outstanding Service
Our 2023 Pro Bono Awards Ceremony celebrated lawyers and business professionals and honored the legacy of the late Tom Sullivan.
July 11, 2023Jenner Leads in Pro Bono Scorecard
For the second consecutive year, The American Lawyer ranked Jenner number one for international pro bono service. The firm ranked third in the United States.
August 31, 202375 Lawyers Make Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
Our honorees included 43 lawyers who contributed 50 hours or more of service, and 32 who provided 100 hours or more.
August 31, 2023Revamped Pro Bono Hotlist Features Jenner
The National Law Journal named Jenner an ESG and Community Impact Leader.
September 19, 2023Award Honors Our Support for Elderly Homeowners
The City Bar Justice Center recognized Partner Andrew Lichtman and Associate Florian Fuhrimann for their contributions to the Homeowner Stability Project.
September 26, 2023Law360’s Survey Names Jenner Number One
In its survey of social impact leaders, Law360 honored Jenner & Block as the number one firm for pro bono among those with 251 to 600 lawyers.
October 13, 2023ACLU Utah Recognizes Our Advocacy for Drag Performers
Partners Jeremy Creelan and Rémi Jaffré were recognized for their commitment to civil liberties and to the protection of individual freedoms.
November 29, 2023Team’s Service Earns Accolade
The New York Legal Assistance Group recognized Partners Stephen Ascher and Brian Scarbrough and Associate Sarah Atkinson for their work on two matters.