Atty. Jacalyn Smith

Atty. Jacalyn Smith

Jacalyn Smith is an associate in our Project Finance and Public Finance group, serving as counsel to nonprofit borrowers, underwriters, and banks in connection with tax-exempt and taxable financings to hospitals, health care facilities, and educational institutions. My focus I represent a wide variety of clients on financing transactions for health systems, charter schools, colleges and universities, cultural institutions, and other nonprofit entities.

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Profile Summary

About Jacalyn Smith at a glance

Jacalyn Smith is a business and health care attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 2020) and DePaul University (M.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jacalyn Smith is an associate in our Project Finance and Public Finance group, serving as counsel to nonprofit borrowers, underwriters, and banks in connection with tax-exempt and taxable financings to hospitals, health care facilities, and educational institutions
  • My focus I represent a wide variety of clients on financing transactions for health systems, charter schools, colleges and universities, cultural institutions, and other nonprofit entities
  • I assist with reviewing a variety of documents as part of due diligence, drafting offerings and memoranda, and researching complex legal issues

Practice Areas Explained

Jacalyn Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacalyn Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jacalyn Smith

Where is Jacalyn Smith's law office located?
Jacalyn Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacalyn Smith handle?
Jacalyn Smith focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Jacalyn Smith go to law school?
Jacalyn Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (M.A.); (B.A.).
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What awards or recognition has Jacalyn Smith received?
Jacalyn Smith's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago
- 2020
M.A.
DePaul University
- In Bearbeitung
B.A.
Loyola University Chicago
- In Bearbeitung

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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