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Jenner & Block LLP

Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Jenner & Block LLP

About

Provided by Jenner & Block LLP

For more than 60 years, we have represented individuals and corporations in complex criminal prosecutions and internal investigations. Our practice is recognized for having completed the largest internal investigation in the history of the United States, representing the court-appointed examiner in the Lehman Brothers Holdings bankruptcy matter. More recently, our lawyers handled a complex investigation for General Motors stemming from its widely reported ignition-switch recall and advised the board of an international airline throughout an investigation and negotiation with the government. We represent individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions, grand jury investigations, extradition proceedings and civil enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, our lawyers are recognized leaders in counseling and defending clients regarding violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), an area often in the news because of increasingly aggressive government enforcement.

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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Jenner & Block LLP is a highly regarded white-collar group, with a deep bench of litigators that includes a number of former federal prosecutors. Adept at handling criminal and civil proceedings as well as internal investigations into FCPA violations, public corruption and securities fraud. Practices across a broad range of sectors, including notable recent presence in the automotive, technology and financial services industries. Also handles cases concerning potential violations of the False Claims Act in the industrial manufacturing space. Provides ongoing compliance advice to clients on both domestic and international anti-corruption laws.

Work Highlights

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  • Jenner & Block represented multiple colleges and universities in DOJ investigations examining alleged compliance issues with admissions and financial‑aid practices following the Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions decision. The firm advised institutions in responding to DOJ inquiries, assessing policies and data, and navigating related compliance and internal‑investigation issues, including matters involving sanctions, export‑control and national security‑related risks.

Strengths

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  • Jenner & Block is incredibly experienced with complex criminal matters and internal investigations.

    Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
  • In Jenner & Block's white-collar group, I have the perfect team that has expertise in both complex civil litigation and complex criminal defense.

    Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA

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