Department profile
Jenner & Block LLP

Native American Law

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Jenner & Block LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Native American Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Jenner & Block maintains a strong reputation for its capabilities in litigation involving Native American tribes. It represents clients in a range of disputes involving gaming, taxation and tribal sovereignty concerns. The firm has notable experience acting before the federal and state courts and is widely recognized for the strength of its appellate practice. The group boasts a sizable team of former government attorneys.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Jenner & Block represents the Navajo Nation in a civil action and related criminal proceedings stemming from a large-scale unauthorized marijuana grow operation on tribal lands.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jenner & Block have extremely competent, responsive and skillful attorneys.

    Native American Law respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Ian Heath Gershengorn
    Band 1Ian Heath Gershengorn

    Ian Heath Gershengorn

    Ian Heath Gershengorn was a former Acting Solicitor General of the United States and has extensive experience acting on behalf of tribes and tribal entities in cases relating to land rights and other complex litigation.
  • Band 1Keith Harper
    Band 1Keith Harper

    Keith Harper

    Keith Harper represents both tribes and individual clients in gaming litigation, sovereign disputes and large tort claims. He also has a specialism in Human Rights cases, particularly in relation to native tribes.

  • Band 2Charles Galbraith
    Band 2Charles Galbraith

    Charles Galbraith

    Charles Galbraith advises tribal clients on policy issues and other government affairs matters. He also has some expertise in environment and energy work and formerly served as the White House Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement.
    • Charlies is well reasoned, dependable and responsive.

      Native American Law respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Jenner & Block LLP (3)

USA - Nationwide

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership