Jessica B. Fairchild, Of-Counsel
Primary Practice Areas
  • Business and Entity Formation
  • Commercial Transactions and Contracts
  • Corporate Governance and Board Advisory
  • Corporate Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Investments
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Not-for-Profit Law
  • Securities Law
  • Sports Law (including Sponsorship and Licensing)
Education
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BS, 1997)
  • University of Chicago School of Law (JD, 2000)
Bar Admissions & Qualifications
  • Illinois State Bar (2000)
  • Wisconsin State Bar (2007)
 Memberships & Affiliations
  • American Bar Association
  • ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Sports Lawyers Association
Pro Bono & Volunteer Activities
  • Board Member, Girls in the Game, Chicago-based not-for-profit organization
  • Chicago Scholars program mentor, World Sport Chicago
Prior Experience
  • General Counsel, Chicago 2016 (2007-2009)
  • Associate Attorney, Corporate Group, Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago (2000-2007)
Miscellaneous
  • Named the Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40" (2009)