In a significant move within the legal landscape, Anjali Motgi has joined Jenner & Block as a partner in its litigation department based in Washington, D.C. This transition from her role at the Department of Justice underscores her deep expertise in various challenging legal domains.
Motgi’s extensive background includes litigation under the Administrative Procedures Act, addressing constitutional challenges, issues of federal preemption, consumer protection, and national security matters. Her specialized work on First Amendment cases, separation-of-powers issues, immigration and asylum matters, alongside the defense of reproductive rights, further highlights her comprehensive legal acumen. At the Department of Justice, Motgi served notably as chief of staff for the civil division, steering high-stakes legal strategies and initiatives.
The announcement of her new position at Jenner & Block was made by the firm on Tuesday. Her appointment is anticipated to bolster the firm’s litigation capabilities, given her rich background and prior responsibilities at the DOJ.
For more details on Motgi’s appointment and her legal contributions, see the full announcement here.