NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20, 2021 – Jenner & Block has elected 10 lawyers to the partnership, effective January 1, 2022. Coming from three offices and serving across practice areas, this diverse group will support the firm's clients and the partnership with their experience in a range of litigation and transactional matters.
"These talented lawyers represent the firm's future, and we are delighted to welcome them to the partnership. Their commitment to our values of excellence, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and pro bono service is inspiring," Jenner & Block Co-Managing Partners Katya Jestin and Randy Mehrberg said.
The new partners are:
Chicago
Hanna M. Conger
Ms. Conger is a member of the Energy Practice. She represents
utilities in regulatory litigation and rulemakings before state
commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and in
appeals of those agency decisions. She is regularly involved in
matters including state- and federal-jurisdictional rate
proceedings; proceedings related to grid planning, distributed
resources, and electrification; acquisitions of major utility
assets; and approval of innovative pilot programs.
Sheila C. Kailus
Ms. Kailus is a member of the Real Estate Practice. She is an
accomplished real estate lawyer with substantial experience
representing public and privately held companies in a broad range
of transactional matters, including real estate, finance and
corporate matters. Throughout her career, Ms. Kailus has focused on
acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development of
commercial real estate.
Sarah L. Futernick
Ms. Futernick is a member of the Complex Commercial Litigation
Practice. She represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes
and has a broad range of experience in all phases of litigation.
Ms. Futernick has represented clients in litigation stemming from
breach of contract claims, alleged environmental liabilities,
insurance recovery rights, class action disputes, right to
publicity claims, and other complex civil litigation matters.
E.K. McWilliams
McWilliams is a member of the Investigations, Compliance and
Defense Practice. McWilliams has significant experience in
government and internal investigations spanning industries
including FinTech, banking, and gaming, as well as in matters
related to public corruption and federal, state, and local ethics
laws. McWilliams is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering
Specialist who has particular experience with issues related to the
Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering compliance, and also has
deep subject matter expertise in federal cannabis enforcement and
regulation.
New York
Jason P. Hipp
Mr. Hipp is a member of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice
and the Human Rights and Global Strategy Practice. His work focuses
on matters involving complex commercial litigation and high-stakes
global disputes. He regularly handles proceedings in federal and
state court as well as domestic and international arbitrations. Mr.
Hipp counsels clients through all stages of litigation and crisis
management, from pre-litigation counseling and negotiations through
final appeals.
Jacob L. Tracer
Mr. Tracer is a member of the Content, Media, and Entertainment
Practice. His practice focuses on litigating and counseling clients
regarding intellectual property and complex commercial disputes,
primarily matters related to copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets,
contracts, and business torts. Many of his matters involve novel
and complex copyright issues, particularly in cases where copyright
law is applied to new technologies.
Washington, DC
Aaron R. Cooper
Mr. Cooper is a member of the Investigations, Compliance, and
Defense Practice and the Government Controversies and Public Policy
Litigation Practice. Formerly a lead Senate investigative counsel
and Department of Justice cybercrimes prosecutor, Mr. Cooper's
broad experience in all phases of complex and sensitive government
investigations, from criminal matters to congressional inquiries,
offers clients rare insight into cross-cutting legal, investigative
and cyber issues.
Lauren J. Hartz
Ms. Hartz is a member of the Appellate and Supreme Court Practice
and a core member of the Education Practice. In addition to
appellate litigation, Ms. Hartz has an active trial practice
developing legal strategy and authoring critical motions in
high-stakes litigation. A member of the National Association of
College and University Attorneys (NACUA), Ms. Hartz represents
institutions of higher education in trial and appellate courts.
Colleges and universities seek her counsel on student speech,
sexual misconduct, affirmative action, and more.
Katie B. Johnson
Ms. Johnson is a core member of the Government Controversies and
Public Policy Litigation Practice and a member of the
Investigations, Compliance and Defense and Congressional
Investigations Practices. She represents companies and institutions
facing multifaceted government investigations, often during times
of intense public scrutiny. Her clients benefit from her strategic
advice and legal counsel on complex legal, policy, and regulatory
matters.
Camillie Landrón
Ms. Landrón is a member of the Communications, Internet, and
Technology Practice. She advocates for clients in FCC rulemaking
and other regulatory proceedings; advises on spectrum auctions,
licensing, and allocation; represents clients on transactional
matters; and counsels clients on new technologies and services,
including in connection with the burgeoning space and satellite
industries. Ms. Landrón has experience with wireless,
wireline, and consumer privacy and protection matters, as well as
universal service support programs.
In addition, the firm promoted Emily M. Savner and Craig Williams to Special Counsel. Ms. Savner and Mr. Williams are both based in the Washington, DC, office.
Emily M. Savner
Ms. Savner is a member of the Investigations, Compliance and
Defense Practice. Leveraging her experience as a former DOJ trial
attorney, Ms. Savner represents and advises a wide range of
companies in connection with governmental and internal
investigations.
Craig Williams
Mr. Williams is a member of the Native American Law and Government
Relations Practices. He advises clients on matters of public policy
with a focus on Native American affairs. He is a member of the
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians