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Jenner & Block LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois

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Jenner & Block LLP

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Jenner & Block’s Environmental and Workplace Health and Safety Law (EHS) practice thrives because we excel at addressing the full spectrum of EHS issues facing our clients. Our lawyers are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the boardroom. We help clients solve and often avoid problems by providing a full range of legal services from regulatory and transactional advice through trial and appeal. Our clients return to us time and time again with their most pressing matters. We are aggressive in responding to the needs of our clients and staying ahead of the pack on critical EHS and business issues.

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Environment - Illinois

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Jenner & Block LLP has an environmental team, offering expertise in regulatory, transactional and litigation issues. It is particularly skilled in workplace health and safety issues, including whistle-blower claims, OSHA investigations and defending regulatory enforcement. The team represents clients across industries such as real estate and transportation. Its broad client base includes utility companies, local authorities and transportation industry clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jenner & Block LLP represented Amtrak in government negotiations at the federal CERCLA clean-up site, Anacostia River Sediments Site, due to their alleged involvement with operations at the Ivy City Train Yard.

Strengths

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  • They are a terrific firm - easy to work with and very strategic.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Jenner and Block has a keen depth of knowledge and deep relationships with decision-makers on the regulatory front, with the ability to find outside-the-box solutions to novel problems.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Steven Siros
    Steven Siros

    Steven Siros

    Steven Siros comes recommended for his strong environmental litigation practice, which includes CERCLA and RCRA cases as well as insurance disputes.

    • Steve is an exceptional lawyer who brings focused results for his clients.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Steven has a clear vision and game plan in place for the client.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • He knows the complexities and intricacies of the technical, regulatory and legal aspects of the work.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Stephanie Sebor
    Stephanie Sebor

    Stephanie Sebor

    Stephanie Sebor has significant experience advising on the environmental regulatory aspects of transactions. She is equally adept at handling litigation, including disputes related to CERCLA and the CAA.

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Ranked Individuals at Jenner & Block LLP (3)

Illinois

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