Passen Powell Jenkins

05/19/2026

04/22/2026

Don't forget to register for the Trial Superstars program hosted by the CBA to take place on June 11, 2026 at The Metropolitan Club

Matt Passen has put together an accomplished panel of speakers, and this is a must attend for any trial lawyer.

Early Bird Registration Until May 1.

https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/trial-superstars-on-presenting-your-case-061126

04/17/2026

PPJ is proud and honored to sponsor the Chicago-Kent 2026 Public Interest Awards. On Wednesday, April 22 at 5 pm the law school will honor students and lawyers that have devoted their time to engaging in public interest and pro bono work.

As a past recipient of the Alumni Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Matt Jenkins continues to be heavily involved in pro bono work and supports the work that law students are doing at Chicago-Kent.

The event is free. Should you want to attend, you can register here:

https://lnkd.in/gs7qm7VN

04/10/2026

PPJ recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and a police officer arising from an unauthorized pursuit that resulted in a fatal crash.

Attorneys say they have evidence showing Evan Solano, who chased and shot Alvarez in the back, initiated a deadly “ghost” pursuit that killed 29-year old Eliseo Maya late at night on the Northwest Side in February 2025.

11/24/2025

This weekend, Founding Partner, Jordan Powell, and his daughters enjoyed a great day of bowling at the annual Turkey Bowl hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois.

Passen Powell Jenkins has been a longtime Corporate Sponsor of the BIAI. The association is a statewide non-profit organization providing information and resources for individuals who have sustained a brain injury.

As a law firm that regularly represents individuals who have suffered brain injuries, we recognize the necessary role of a support network to help such individuals rehab and cope with such injuries. BIAI provides just that!

Please feel free to reach out to us if you would like to learn more about BIAI and the tremendous work they do.

https://www.biail.org/index.htm,

09/02/2025

We're honored and humbled to share that partners Matthew Passen, Jordan Powell, and Matthew Jenkins have been featured by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as part of Illinois’s next generation of top personal injury lawyers. This recognition is a meaningful validation of their dedication to clients and effort they invest in every case.

We’re deeply grateful—to our clients for trusting us, to the many colleagues and mentors who've guided us, and to the Chicago legal community for inspiring us to continually serve with humility and excellence.

Please join us in celebrating this acknowledgment—and feel free to read the related article below.

08/18/2025

Securing justice for our clients: A record-breaking TBI settlement in a challenging jurisdiction.

06/20/2025

Passen Powell Jenkins has filed a lawsuit in a deadly McHenry County house fire. Mark Dodge was killed as he slept in the home owned by Eric Dettmer. The Illinois State Fire Marshall has determined the fire was caused by smoking materials in the living room near where Mr. Dettmer's body was found. Mr. Dodge was at the home because he was providing assistance to Mr. Delmer who suffered from several medical conditions. Mr. Dodge is survived by six children.

The family of a New York man who died in a house fire last year near Union is suing the estate of the homeowner who also died in the fire for wrongful death.

04/25/2025

We are incredibly proud of the work Matt Jenkins does giving back to the legal community. Matt was honored at the Chicago-Kent College of Law Public Interest Awards Reception. Matt received the prestigious 2025 Alumni Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award.

Matt dedicates significant time and energy to various Legal Non-Profits, Public Interest Groups, and his own Pro Bono caseload. He has also mentored countless law students and young lawyers throughout his career.

Congratulations Matt! Keep up the great work!