Jennifer E. Nichols J.d., M.b.a., M.s.t.

Jennifer E. Nichols, J.D., M.B.A., M.S.T. has a diverse work experience spanning from 2002 to the present. Jennifer E. is currently the Executive Vice President & General Counsel at CRG, a position they have held since May 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel at CRG from December 2020 to May 2023. In addition, they are a Member at Chief since February 2021.

Before joining CRG, Jennifer worked as the Vice President, General Counsel at Harsch Investment Properties from April 2019 to November 2020. Jennifer E. also served as the Deputy General Counsel at Banner Real Estate Group from May 2013 to March 2019, where they acted as corporate real estate counsel and handled various legal responsibilities related to real estate transactions and construction projects.

Jennifer's earlier experience includes working as an Attorney at Ginsberg Jacobs LLC from October 2011 to May 2013, where they engaged in a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in real estate, finance, tax credit, and corporate work. Jennifer E. also worked as an Associate General Counsel at Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe from January 2010 to October 2011, primarily overseeing gaming related activities and contract negotiations for the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.

Jennifer gained valuable experience as a Tax, Real Estate, Entertainment and Economic Incentives Attorney at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP from September 2006 to October 2009. During this time, they handled corporate real estate and tax matters for publicly traded companies, specialized in commercial leasing, and dealt with property tax appeals.

Jennifer's earlier roles include being a Co-Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State University in 2009, a Westlaw Representative at Thomson Reuters from August 2004 to May 2006, and a Finance Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University from September 2002 to May 2003.

Overall, Jennifer E. Nichols has extensive experience in general counsel positions, real estate, finance, tax, and corporate law.

Jennifer E. Nichols, J.D., M.B.A., M.S.T. has an extensive education history. Jennifer E. attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management from 2011 to 2015, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Management and Organizations, Real Estate, and Marketing. Prior to that, they pursued a Masters in Taxation at Grand Valley State University from 2008 to 2009. Jennifer obtained their Juris Doctorate from Boston College Law School in 2006, specializing in Law. In addition, they pursued coursework in Spanish Literature and Language at Florida State University in 2003. Jennifer holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Finance and Spanish from Michigan State University, which they completed from 1999 to 2003.

Jennifer has also obtained several certifications. Jennifer E. is a Licensed Attorney, having been admitted to the Oregon State Bar in December 2019. Jennifer E. is a Licensed Real Estate Broker, accredited by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as of December 2015. Furthermore, Jennifer is a Licensed Illinois Attorney, recognized by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission in February 2013. Lastly, they are a Licensed Michigan Attorney, having been admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in November 2006.