Alison Jacobs
About Alison Jacobs
Alison Jacobs serves as the Associate General Counsel at Fairstead, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in law and journalism, holding a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.S. from the University of Florida.
Work at Fairstead
Alison Jacobs serves as Associate General Counsel at Fairstead, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support for various projects within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing compliance, contract negotiations, and risk management. Jacobs' experience contributes to Fairstead's commitment to maintaining legal integrity in its operations.
Previous Experience in Law
Before joining Fairstead, Alison Jacobs held several legal positions. She worked at New Holland Residences as Senior Associate General Counsel from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, she was Counsel, Construction at WeWork for a brief period in 2019. Jacobs began her legal career as an Associate Attorney at Cohen Hochman & Allen from 2012 to 2014, where she gained foundational experience in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Alison Jacobs earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York Law School, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Journalism from the University of Florida, which she completed from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background in law and journalism provides her with a unique perspective in her legal practice.
Career Timeline
Alison Jacobs has a diverse career trajectory in the legal field. She began her career as an Associate Attorney at Cohen Hochman & Allen from 2012 to 2014. Following that, she spent five years at New Holland Residences as Senior Associate General Counsel from 2014 to 2019. Jacobs briefly worked at WeWork in 2019 before taking on her current role at Fairstead in 2020.