Jessica B. Fairchild
Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC
Jessica B. Fairchild
Co-Founder, Partner, Co-Chair Management Committee
Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC
Chicago, Illinois.
Biography:
Jessica has established a reputation as a thoughtful, practical advisor who provides business-focused solutions for her clients. She co-founded Croke Fairchild in 2019, after having worked in several other law firms which she founded and managed. As the Co-Chair of the Firm’s Management, Jessica is able to serve the role of lawyer, law firm leader, women’s advocate, and entrepreneur. She is an angel investor and limited partner in various organizations and funds which support women founders, including How Women Invest and The Josephine Collective.
What led you to a career in the deal-making industry?
I grew up with entrepreneurial parents and always felt a calling towards business to help others grow and build. I am a people person, so I went to law school to become a transactional lawyer. Pursuing collaborative deals that create something new was exciting to me.
Most memorable deal I worked on...
I led a deal that formed a new public company earlier in my career. It stands out because I led the deal with no partner help. I learned to trust myself, be creative and figure it out.
Do woman add value to the process...
Absolutely! Woman often bring different perspectives to deals – whether its an alternative negotiating style or approach to collaboration.
My number one advice for achieving success in the industry...
Always be a student. Even 100 deals in, I am still learning, seeing new challenges and overcoming roadblocks. Just be hungry to learn and make sure those around you know that about you.
What you most enjoy about your career...
At this stage, I most enjoy mentoring and teaching others. My passion is to empower early-career associates by giving them active role and exposing them to a variety of experiences.
Additional Info, Visit: Jessica Fairchild | Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
Biography:
Jessica has established a reputation as a thoughtful, practical advisor who provides business-focused solutions for her clients. She co-founded Croke Fairchild in 2019, after having worked in several other law firms which she founded and managed. As the Co-Chair of the Firm’s Management, Jessica is able to serve the role of lawyer, law firm leader, women’s advocate, and entrepreneur. She is an angel investor and limited partner in various organizations and funds which support women founders, including How Women Invest and The Josephine Collective.
What led you to a career in the deal-making industry?
I grew up with entrepreneurial parents and always felt a calling towards business to help others grow and build. I am a people person, so I went to law school to become a transactional lawyer. Pursuing collaborative deals that create something new was exciting to me.
Most memorable deal I worked on...
I led a deal that formed a new public company earlier in my career. It stands out because I led the deal with no partner help. I learned to trust myself, be creative and figure it out.
Do woman add value to the process...
Absolutely! Woman often bring different perspectives to deals – whether its an alternative negotiating style or approach to collaboration.
My number one advice for achieving success in the industry...
Always be a student. Even 100 deals in, I am still learning, seeing new challenges and overcoming roadblocks. Just be hungry to learn and make sure those around you know that about you.
What you most enjoy about your career...
At this stage, I most enjoy mentoring and teaching others. My passion is to empower early-career associates by giving them active role and exposing them to a variety of experiences.
Additional Info, Visit: Jessica Fairchild | Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
