Jacqueline Helmrick Carlson guides banks, private credit sources, private equity firms and other financial sponsors in structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing financing transactions with favorable terms and practical business outcomes.
Jackie’s experience includes advising on leveraged acquisition financings, asset-based credit facilities, cash flow financings and cross boarder financings in a variety of syndicated and bilateral transactions.
She stays current on market terms, keeps her clients informed about market developments and negotiates deals that balance client priorities with deal completion, ensuring all parties feel comfortable moving forward. With broad legal experience and a master’s degree in business administration, Jackie fully grasps her clients’ business realities and the challenges they face. She assesses their legal and business needs and gets deals done that further her clients’ objectives.
I listen carefully to clients to understand their needs and goals so we can achieve outcomes that work in practice, not just on paper.
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 2008
- Loyola University Chicago, M.B.A., 2008
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 2005
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 2012
- Illinois, 2008
Affiliations
- Board of Directors Member, Midwest Secured Finance Network
Recognition
- ABF Journal – Top Women in Asset-Based Lending (2022)
- Leading Lawyers – Banking & Financial Institutions Law; Corporate Finance Law; Real Estate Law: Commercial; Real Estate Law: Finance; Secured Transactions Law, Leading Lawyer (2023-2026)
- M&A Advisor – Emerging Leader (2022)
- Super Lawyers – Banking; Securities & Corporate Finance; Business/Corporate; Real Estate: Business, Rising Star (2012-2022)
Insights & Events
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Represents Industrial Service Solutions in its Acquisition of MSHS Pacific Power Group
February 12, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Advises CMS on U.S. Law in Complex Financing Transaction for SILON Group
November 14, 2024
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Industrial Service Solutions and Wynnchurch Capital in Sale of Its Inspection Services Segment to Element Materials Technology
October 7, 2024
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Advises Crane 1, an L Squared Capital Partners Portfolio Company, in Acquisition of Standard Crane & Hoist LLC
August 9, 2024
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Oil-Dri in $46 Million Acquisition of Ultra Pet
April 17, 2024
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Vance Street in Secondary Transaction to Support Continued Growth of Jet Parts Engineering
December 26, 2023
