as a journalist and author, jenkins's work appeared in major magazines in the u.s. and abroad, including the new york times magazine, where he was a regular contributor from 1983 through 1987; gq (american and british editions); the washington monthly; and the american lawyer. he is a four-time recipient of the american bar association’s gavel award certificate of merit, the highest award in legal journalism, for his coverage of law and the courts. his historic article in "the new york times magazine", “a candid talk with justice blackmun,” won the aba award.