Prior to joining Arent Fox, Jackie was a partner at a prominent New York law firm. She served as lead counsel in one of the largest and most complex real estate matters in recent New York history.

In 2011, Chambers USA recognized Jackie by stating “Jacqueline Weiss is ‘a very professional, dedicated and skilled attorney,’ a real estate all-rounder who combines traditional real estate work with real estate finance.” (She was listed again in Chambers USA in 2012.) Clients also praised the Arent Fox Real Estate Practice Group by stating “it’s an excellent group that we keep returning to. The lawyers are extremely creative and always responsive.”

The Arent Fox Real Estate Practice Group was also ranked in 2011 and 2012 by Legal 500 USA. This publication described Jackie as “pragmatic, diligent and tenacious” and the real estate team as “‘superlative, highly professional and extremely good value for money’, as well as ‘responsive and very knowledgeable about the myriad of issues facing a real estate developer.’”

Jackie has lectured at Fordham Law School and several professional organizations on a variety of real estate topics. She has written a number of articles and practice guides about workouts, loan restructuring, financing, leasing, and other topics.

Jackie was named to Chambers USA’s “2013 Shortlist of Up and Coming Real Estate Lawyers.” In 2011, Chambers USA recognized Jackie by stating “Jacqueline Weiss is ‘a very professional, dedicated and skilled attorney,’ a real estate all-rounder who combines traditional real estate work with real estate finance.” (She was listed again in Chambers USA in 2012.) Clients also praised the Arent Fox Real Estate Practice Group by stating “it’s an excellent group that we keep returning to. The lawyers are extremely creative and always responsive.”

The Arent Fox Real Estate Practice Group was also ranked in 2011 and 2012 by Legal 500 USA. This publication described Jackie as “pragmatic, diligent and tenacious” and the real estate team as “‘superlative, highly professional and extremely good value for money’, as well as ‘responsive and very knowledgeable about the myriad of issues facing a real estate developer.’”

Jackie has lectured at Fordham Law School and several professional organizations on a variety of real estate topics. She has written a number of articles and practice guides about workouts, loan restructuring, financing, leasing, and other topics.