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Michelle Jacko Named 2021 San Diego Business Women of the Year and 2021 San Diego Leaders in Law Finalist

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Jacko Law Group, PC Founder and Managing Partner Michelle L. Jacko Named 2021 San Diego Business Women of the Year and 2021 San Diego Leaders in Law Finalist  Top compliance and M&A firm’s managing partner and junior partner are honored by respected San Diego Business Journal (San Diego,CA) November 16, 2021 – Jacko Law Group, PC ("JLG"), a San Diego-based law firm that provides securities and corporate counsel to the financial industry, announced today that founder and Managing Partner Michelle L. Jacko has been named as a finalist for both 2021 San Diego Business Women of the Year and 2021 San Diego Leaders in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. “We are honored to be recognized by the San Diego Business Journal for our commitment to helping the local financial and business community,” said Michelle L. Jacko, founder and Managing Partner of Jacko Law Group, PC. “We look at our clients as partners, and whether we serve a neighboring financial firm here in Downtown San Diego or our partners across the country, we are committed to delivering unsurpassed service and knowledge in the increasingly complex and highly regulated corporate and financial securities industry,” Jacko added. Jacko Law Group, PC serves registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, private equity firms, hedge funds, investment companies, financial advisors and corporate organizations of all sizes across America with headquarters in San Diego and additional offices in other major markets, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition to this honor, Michelle L. Jacko has also been recognized as a finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 2017-2020 Most Admired CEO/CEO of the Year Awards and their prestigious 2018-2020 Business Women of the Year Award. In the past, Ms. Jacko has also won the San Diego Business Journal’s 2014 Women Who Mean Business Award. She was also selected as a finalist for San Diego Magazine’s 2014, 2017-2019, 2021 Influential Women: Woman of the Year Award. She has also been honored by international magazine CEO Today as one of the 2019-2020 Business Women of the Year and Acquisition International magazine’s Global Excellence Awards: Most Influential Woman in Securities Law 2019-2021 San Diego. Locally, she has also been selected by San Diego Metro as one of the 12 Women of Influence in San Diego, CA. “These individual recognitions mean a lot to us, and it’s really indicative of the commitment and service that the Jacko Law Group, PC team, as a whole, delivers to its clients,” said Jacko.  “We share these accolades with our entire Jacko Law Group, PC team of dedicated legal professionals.” Each year, the San Diego Business Journal recognizes dynamic women business leaders who have contributed significantly to San Diego’s workplaces and communities. The Leaders in Law Awards recognize the significant role general counsel plays in the success of a business enterprise and recognize the accomplishments of leading lawyers and firms in the San Diego community. About Jacko Law Group   Jacko Law Group, PC is a full-service dedicated team of professionals with extensive expertise in the securities, corporate and financial industries. Jacko Law Group, PC offers tailored, comprehensive legal services to registered investment advisers,  broker-dealers, private equity and hedge funds, financial professionals and organizations of all sizes. From SEC regulatory exams and investment adviser counsel to private equity concerns and general corporate counsel, our team is well-equipped to provide the sophisticated legal insight and advocacy our clients require. Jacko Law Group, PC,  its Managing Partner & Founder, Michelle Jacko, are proud members of the National Association of Women Lawyers® (NAWL).  Jacko Law Group, PC is a team of like-minded legal professionals, trusted partners and thought leaders who bring deep industry knowledge and experience to the table. For more information, please visit https://jackolg.com.

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Michelle L. Jacko, Esq. is the Managing Partner and CEO of Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”), which offers securities, corporate, real estate, and employment law counsel to broker-dealers, investment advise...

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Dharmi is an excellent securities lawyer who understands the law as it pertains to these cases. She is extremely proactive and represents her clients well. I highly recommend Jacko and Dharmi.
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I’ve had the privilege of working closely with this firm in my role as Chief Compliance Officer and I can confidently say they are an exceptional compliance partner. Their depth of experience is immediately evidentand they bring a level of practical knowledge. What I truly enjoy is their ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into plain English, often using real, everyday examples that make implementation far more manageable. They are also incredibly responsive and reliable. In a field where timing matters, their prompt communication and thoughtful guidance have been invaluable. If you’re looking for a compliance attorney who combines expertise, clarity, and professionalism, I highly recommend them.
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Michelle and the team at Jacko Law Group have helped guide through a variety of critical circumstances as we ventured through the uncharted and unfamiliar territory of becoming and successfully operating as an RIA. I have particularly appreciated Michelle's personal involvement and genuine caring about us and our organization. She has been responsive and her counsel has been consistently on-point and helpful. She artfully guided us through our initial filing process and first SEC exam process - which went very well. Very grateful to Michelle and her team.
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Michelle and her team were excellent to work with, front to back. They helped me to understand the challenges ahead and were always proactive in their consultation through every step of my transition. JLG truly know the wealth management industry very well and did a great job of understanding the challenges unique to my business. Without them, I can confidently say I would not have felt as comfortable through the transition as I did. Fortunately, that's not something that stops there - Michelle and her team have kept in touch to ensure that I'm on top of certain administrative issues, trends, and simply showing me that they care about my business and success. I look forward to continuing to work with them for many years to come.
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Dharmi Mehta was extremely helpful when my business partner and I transitioned to a new RIA firm. She and her staff were all very professional. Her guidance during our transition was invaluable. I highly recommend Dharmi and Jacko Law Group.
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Dharmi and Amandeep were a delight to work with. They assisted me with a claim and stuck with me the entire way through. Dharmi's advice was invaluable, and I was most impressed by her clear and professional communication. From beginning-to-end, both Dharmi and Amandeep kept me well informed. Their entire team are proud of their work and rightfully so. Thank you!
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My mentor once told me that a good attorney is worth their weight in gold — and that couldn't be more true of Michelle and Amanda. Their expertise, professionalism, and responsiveness were top notch every step of the way. It's rare to find legal partners who are not only sharp and thorough, but also genuinely invested in your success. I’m grateful for their guidance and highly recommend them to anyone seeking trusted legal counsel.
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It is my great Privilege to share my Review of what Atty Dharmi Mehta of Jacko Law Group did for me and by extension for my family. From the first time complimentary conversation we had having spoken to several other Lawyers ,l knew she was the right person for the Job .Because of her background as a former RR ,she was professional,kind, Empathetic,listened and was focused on fighting for me. From a potential of been terminated with cause ,l was able to walk away with a clean U5 with a validation that l did nothing wrong except what was in the best Interest of my clients. I hope nobody ever has to go through what l have Experienced, but if you do ,you want Dharmi Mehta beside you .Rest assured your service Deserve 10 stars but this forum only allows 5. Me and my family are forever grateful and will make sure that any RR who needs an advocate will know about you . Everistus Etafo
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I have worked with Jacko Law Group for 2 different business situations that necessitated an attorney. In both cases, the team was very thorough & competent. Their attention to our situation and the extra effort they put into our case(s) was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Jacko Law Group!