Jenner & Block Added New Partner in New York
The firm hired a former New Jersey Solicitor General to bolster its appellate practice in the city.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
Jeremy Feigenbaum has joined Jenner & Block LLP as a partner in its New York office. The addition follows his six-year tenure at the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, where he led appellate matters.
Why it matters
The hire signals a focus on expanding legal capacity in the New York market. For operators, it underscores the importance of monitoring shifts in senior legal talent, which can impact local access to appellate litigation counsel.
Jenner & Block now staffs its New York office with roughly 85 attorneys, following the addition of Feigenbaum. The hire arrives after Feigenbaum completed 6 years of service within the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
The players
Jeremy Feigenbaum
Former New Jersey Solicitor General who specialized in appellate litigation for the state.
Jenner & Block LLP
A prominent national law firm known for its appellate, litigation, and internal investigation practices.
The details
Feigenbaum brings expertise in navigating complex appellate court proceedings to the firm. Jenner & Block expects he will remain active before major courts, continuing the work he led during his public sector tenure. This move reinforces the firm's strategic commitment to maintaining a high-level appellate practice for clients managing litigation in New York and beyond.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Jeremy Feigenbaum was reported as a new partner at Jenner & Block.
Market Landscape
This move follows the industry trend of major law firms recruiting former government solicitors to bolster their appellate capabilities. It mirrors a broader competitive strategy where elite firms seek to enhance their reputation and expertise before major courts through high-level hires.
Operators managing litigation risks in New York should update their internal legal contact lists to account for this change in counsel. Firms evaluating their own outside appellate representation should monitor how these talent rotations impact firm-wide litigation strategy.
The takeaway
Top-tier legal expertise often migrates between government service and large law firms to meet client demand for appellate advocacy. Business leaders should track these personnel shifts as indicators of which firms are prioritizing specific litigation strategies in the coming cycle.
Further reading
For more on shifts in the local legal labor market, visit People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloomberglaw.
