Jenner & Block has strengthened its appellate and Supreme Court practice with the arrival of former Virginia Solicitor General Michelle Kallen, who most recently served as a House lawyer representing the Jan. 6 select committee in high-stakes litigation.

Kallen, who will start next month as a partner in Washington, D.C., said Jenner stood out for its strong reputation in appellate work and for having a government controversies practice that requires a mix of litigation, regulatory and public policy skills. She anticipates working on both appellate cases and what she called "litigation crisis management," including helping clients navigate the altered legal landscape after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion.