Jenner & Block has again been recognized as a leader in pro bono service, ranking in the top three nationally and #1 internationally in The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Report. The distinction, awarded for the second consecutive year, reflects the firm's sustained investment in public interest work and the depth of participation across its practice groups and offices.
The 2026 report affirms Jenner & Block's position among the most active pro bono firms in the United States and abroad. In 2025, the firm surpassed its five-year, $250 million pro bono commitment by more than $55 million, exceeding a benchmark that had been set to formalize and expand the firm's long-standing dedication to service. That result reflects both the volume of representations undertaken and the value of legal services delivered to clients who could not otherwise access sophisticated counsel.
Broad participation was central to the recognition. According to the figures underlying the 2026 report, 97% of Jenner & Block lawyers contributed more than 50 hours of pro bono work during the year. That level of firmwide engagement indicates that pro bono is embedded in the ordinary practice of the firm's attorneys rather than concentrated within a small group of specialists, and it reinforces a culture in which public interest matters are treated with the same rigor as fee-generating engagements.
The recognition also underscores a broader shift in how leading U.S. firms are evaluated. Clients increasingly consider pro bono performance alongside traditional measures such as litigation outcomes, transactional experience, and regulatory depth when selecting counsel. Sustained investment in pro bono service signals institutional commitment, professional development for junior lawyers, and the capacity to mobilize resources on behalf of underserved communities and public interest causes.
Jenner & Block's ranking in The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Report reflects the cumulative effort of attorneys and staff across the firm and reinforces its intention to continue prioritizing pro bono service as a core element of its practice in the years ahead.
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