Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres

In case you missed CFDB in the news: Crain's Chicago Business called the firm’s extraordinary growth over the past few years “remarkable,” profiling the firm’s powerhouse team in a lengthy feature. We are so incredibly proud of the team we are building here at CFDB and Point of Difference Strategies! In Photo: Jessica Klapper Fairchild, Drew Beres, Lisa Duarte, Patrick Croke Also mentioned in article: David Reifman, Jim Durkin, Michael Frisch

The QSBS Exclusion affords business owners selling stock in closely held corporations one of the few opportunities under the Code, not only to defer, but to completely avoid the taxation of income, making it an extremely powerful tax planning tool. 

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres Partner Jim Durkin was recently profiled by Bloomberg Law, alongside his brother, Thomas Durkin. The article highlights their paths from law school to impactful legal and political careers in Illinois, and now, their dynamic second careers.

We are incredibly proud of our Partner and Management Committee member, Lisa Duarte, who has been recognized as the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Outstanding Civic Leader for 2024! Lisa’s words at the YWCA's "She the People" Leader Luncheon were a testament to her unwavering dedication to fostering dignity, respect, and collaboration within our communities. We are inspired by Lisa’s commitment to breaking barriers and creating pathways for women to lead with purpose. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! Your leadership continues to inspire us all.

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres was thrilled to host a screening at the historic Davis Theater of Show Her The Money, a motivational movie that sheds light on the significant issue of women investors lacking sufficient funding and advocates for change. During the event, CFDB Partner Jessica Klapper Fairchild participated in a fireside chat with Catherine Gray, the executive producer of the film. Special thanks to all that attended! Thank you to all the event partners Inspiro Tequila, LLC, William Blair, and FEI Chicago. We are proud that all the proceeds from the event will go towards the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)!

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres Partner Erin McAdams Franzblau was recently sworn in as President of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA). The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter is a dynamic organization dedicated to serving and supporting federal practitioners and judges in the Chicagoland area. Congratulations, Erin!

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected as the Top Flexible Workplace Legal Employer by the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. The firm will be recognized at the Top Women Lawyers, Legislators, & Legal Employers in Leadership Awards event on November 13. Thank you to the WBAI for this incredible honor!

Excited to share that Croke Fairchild attorneys, Tracey Wolfe and Erin McAdams Franzblau, will be leading a critical discussion on the evolving legal landscape for contingent workers. HR and procurement professionals won’t want to miss this opportunity to stay ahead of compliance challenges and mitigate legal risks. Join us on October 16th for an insightful session! #CrokeFairchild #EmploymentLaw #ContingentWorkforce

“Highlighting Regulatory Issues with Forward Contracts on Crypto Assets” by Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres Partner Michael Frisch, Alexander Lindgren, and with contributions from Karl Lindgren, takes a close look at what crypto investors need to know about using deliverable forward contracts to liquidate their position or hedge the downside risk attendant to their investment. If the contract is considered a “swap” under the Commodity Exchange Act, investors will need to understand some important regulatory consequences in order to protect their interests and remain compliant with current regulations.

What a wonderful way to spend a Friday, having afternoon tea at Soho House & Co with a great group of women from Wintrust Financial Corporation and Wintrust Wealth Management. Thank you Nancy Graham,CFP® for hosting us! It was great talking about more ways to work together! With Tracey Wolfe Deirdre Close Conway Joan Ferraro Afton Gauron Camila Di Mauri Kristy Pardo