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
Jackie Pulak, is an accomplished associate returning to the Rockford office where she once clerked, and bringing a personal touch to her practice. She focuses in Civil Rights & Correctional Healthcare Litigation and Workers' Compensation, taking immense pride in her attention to detail and clear, consistent communication style. Jackie works to ensure that her clients feel valued and understood, and she is always willing to advocate aggressively for their positions.
During her time at Northern Illinois University College of Law, Jackie's exceptional legal skills were recognized with several prestigious awards. She was selected for the Summer Fellow program for the Inaugural ISBA Rural Practice Initiative Fellowship Program, received the Brewster Parker Award, and was honored with the 2022 DeWilde Award for the Study of Evidence at NIU. Her leadership was also evident as she served as Vice President of the College of Law's Women's Law Caucus.
Outside the office, Jackie's passion for baking shines as she crafts delicious treats for her loved ones. She also cherishes quality time with her nephew, finding joy in these personal moments.
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 Central District 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
Jackie Pulak, is an accomplished associate returning to the Rockford office where she once clerked, and bringing a personal touch to her practice. She focuses in Civil Rights & Correctional Healthcare Litigation and Workers' Compensation, taking immense pride in her attention to detail and clear, consistent communication style. Jackie works to ensure that her clients feel valued and understood, and she is always willing to advocate aggressively for their positions.
During her time at Northern Illinois University College of Law, Jackie's exceptional legal skills were recognized with several prestigious awards. She was selected for the Summer Fellow program for the Inaugural ISBA Rural Practice Initiative Fellowship Program, received the Brewster Parker Award, and was honored with the 2022 DeWilde Award for the Study of Evidence at NIU. Her leadership was also evident as she served as Vice President of the College of Law's Women's Law Caucus.
Outside the office, Jackie's passion for baking shines as she crafts delicious treats for her loved ones. She also cherishes quality time with her nephew, finding joy in these personal moments.
