Jacquelin Pulak
Jackie understands the importance of effective and consistent communication, pairing her expertise with the needs of her clients to create a personalized and effective approach to every case.
- Graduate of Northern Illinois University, magna cum laude
- Inaugural ISBA Rural Practice Fellow
Jacquelin Pulak
Attorney in Rockford, IL
An accomplished associate joining the Rockford office, where she once clerked, Jackie Pulak focuses her practice on Workers' Compensation. Jackie takes immense pride in her attention to detail and clear, consistent communication style to create a personalized approach for each client and a willingness to advocate for their positions aggressively.
While at her alma mater, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Jackie was selected to participate in the Summer Fellow program for the Inaugural ISBA Rural Practice Initiative Fellowship Program and the Brewster Parker Award Recipient in recognition of her outstanding legal skills. She was also awarded the prestigious 2022 DeWilde Award for the Study of Evidence at NIU and served as Vice President of the College of Law's Women's Law Caucus.
When not in the office, Jackie enjoys baking delicious treats for her loved ones and spending quality time with her nephew.
Practices
Credentials
Education
J.D., Northern Illinois University, manga cum laude
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability
B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Political Science
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
Illinois State Bar Association
Winnebago County Bar Association
Presentations/Publications
Publications
“What to Know Before the Snow: Workplace Slip and Falls as a Result of Winter Weather,” Below the Red Line - Heyl Royster Workers' Compensation Newsletter (2024)
“Spread Language: How to Use Petitioner’s Social Security Disability Benefits to Encourage Settlement,” Below the Red Line - Heyl Royster Workers' Compensation Newsletter (2023)
Awards/Recognition
- Brewster Parker Award Recipient (NIU Law)
- DeWilde Award for the Study of Evidence Recipient (NIU Law)
- Inaugural ISBA Rural Practice Fellow
Public Profile
An accomplished associate joining the Rockford office, where she once clerked, Jackie Pulak focuses her practice on Workers' Compensation. Jackie takes immense pride in her attention to detail and clear, consistent communication style to create a personalized approach for each client and a willingness to advocate for their positions aggressively.
While at her alma mater, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Jackie was selected to participate in the Summer Fellow program for the Inaugural ISBA Rural Practice Initiative Fellowship Program and the Brewster Parker Award Recipient in recognition of her outstanding legal skills. She was also awarded the prestigious 2022 DeWilde Award for the Study of Evidence at NIU and served as Vice President of the College of Law's Women's Law Caucus.
When not in the office, Jackie enjoys baking delicious treats for her loved ones and spending quality time with her nephew.
