Real Estate Marketing

Elizabeth Jurkacek

*** *. ******** ***., ***** **0, Chicago, IL 60601 Email: abib6g@r.postjobfree.com

Work Telephone: 312-***-**** Mobile Telephone: 312-***-****

Career Summary

Litigator Successfully tried hundreds of administrative, state, and

federal cases involving all phases of trial practice-

including writing briefs for cases argued before the Illinois

Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court, and the United

States Northern District Court. Recently wrote briefs on e-

discovery and employee right of privacy for Internet use in

breach of fiduciary duty case.

Transaction Provided corporate counsel to start-up, small- to mid-size

entities

Experience ranging through areas of corporate law, real-estate law,

licensing, trademarks, and contracts. Extensive experience

includes negotiating a broad range of business and asset

transfers. Have created and provided legal support to

numerous 501c3 charitable organizations. Currently operate as

corporate attorney for a diverse group of corporations,

providing strategic analysis for clients under time-sensitive

conditions and consistently meeting client needs and

deadlines.

Counselor Collaborate with clients to resolve disputes-in business,

family law, and probate matters-without resorting to

litigation. Negotiate real estate purchases and sales for

individuals as well as partnerships and corporations.

Business Have owned and successfully operated business practice, hiring

and

Owner nurturing numerous assistants. Technological experience includes

Microsoft Office and Quickbook programs, as well as numerous

on-line research tools. Manage budget matters and operational

issues that require interacting with a diverse range of

clients, colleagues, and employees. Created website

(lizlaw.com) in 1999 and employed a variety of marketing

techniques learned while in advertising.

Marketing Served as media planner for several advertising agencies prior

to law

Experience school. Used strategic planning and analysis of best use of

client's resources within clients' media budget. Was

entrusted to participate and contribute to new business

pitches for Foote, Cone and Belding. Thorough understanding

of information and sensitivity to specific needs positively

influenced clients' media selections. Successfully sold

multimillion-dollar media plans to clients, incorporating all

phases of marketing strategy and application.

Employment History

Owner and Law Offices of Elizabeth Jurkacek, P.C. (Chicago, Illinois-1999-

President present)

Manage office and staff, practicing diverse types of law.

Associate Veverka, Rosen and Haugh (Chicago, Illinois-1989-1999)

Started as a law clerk while in law school.

Media Planner Foote, Cone and Belding (Chicago, Illinois-1985-1988)

Advanced advertising agency experience.

HCM/Marsteller (Chicago, Illinois-1983-1985)

Gained advertising agency experience.

Research Campbell-Mithun (Chicago, Illinois-1982-1983)

Assistant Was introduced to field of advertising.

Licensure/Education

Admission Illinois State Bar, November 1991. Federal Trial Bar (November

1991)

Degrees Chicago Kent College of Law. Juris Doctorate (awarded May 1991)

American University, Washington, D.C., Bachelor of Science, Finance,

Kogod School of Business (awarded June 1981)

American University, Washington, D.C., Bachelor of Arts,

International Relations, School of International Service (awarded

June 1981)

Noteworthy Accomplishments

American Association of Advertising Agencies

Completed twelve-week intensive marketing program-at

Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (1983).

University of Illinois/Chicago Hospital

As pediatric-ward volunteer, was awarded Volunteer

Appreciation Award (2007).

Midway Airport

Was recognized for research and writing related to the Battle

of Midway/ Dauntless/Douglas SPD World War II airplane

exhibit installed at airport (2008).

Volunteer and Pro Bono Work

2008-present A and T Recovery (Chicago, Illinois)

Create media presentations related to Lake Michigan

shipwrecks. Research, write, and present findings to local

shipwreck festivals. Speak at Chicago-area schools on

underwater archaeology and maritime history of Lake Michigan.

2006-present Greyhounds Only Greyhound Rescue (Chicago, Illinois)

Volunteer at local area rescue events. Developed and

currently coordinate lost-dog recovery plan and program.

1999-2005 Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago (Chicago,

Illinois)

Was elected group's vice president twice and corporate

secretary twice. Managed two shipwreck projects. Directed and

produced annual media presentation at the Shedd Aquarium.

Wrote grants request awarded for Illinois support of group's

activities.

2003-2007 UIC/Pediatric Ward (Chicago, Illinois)

Served weekly as a pediatric volunteer. Was selected to work

in the intensive care unit to comfort and support both

children and parents. Assumed responsibility for providing

activities and entertainment for children ranging in age from

infants to teenagers.

1996-2002 Boy Scouts of America (Downers Grove, Illinois)

As elected venture crew advisor to area teen co-ed scout

group, planed, organized, and assisted teen members in

creating a year of activities, as well as one "super

activity."

Trips included: Puerto Rico, Roatan Honduras, Florida Keys,

New Mexico, and numerous area camping/hiking trips

Group focus: to assist professional instructor with teaching

members scuba diving

Ultimate goal: to instill independence, cooperation,

organizational skills, team work, and goal setting as youths

learn to work with parents as a team

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