Jacqueline I. McCloskey

Biography

Jacky has built a practice advising clients on an assortment of complex transactional matters, in the areas of corporate, banking and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private divestitures and stock offerings, venture capital and private equity, regulatory compliance, and general corporate governance matters. Jacky has guided both large multi-national corporations and small closely held companies and those in between, through transactions in a wide array of industries, including banking, manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical and technology. Jacky prides herself on being business-minded and pragmatic to advocate for her clients’ needs and achieve the best results.

Jacky also has significant experience advising venture capital funds on all stages of a venture investment and regularly counsels start-up clients regarding capital fundraising, equity and debt financing and corporate governance. Jacky also regularly provides guidance on compliance matters related to transactions in highly regulated spaces with experience working with local, state and federal regulators to get the deal done. Jacky’s work ethic, responsiveness and experience makes her invaluable to clients looking to acquire, divest or raise capital.

Jacky has also served as corporate secretary on boards in the community from large international non-profits to venture capital backed start-ups and serves on various committees within the firm. 

Prior to joining Dinsmore, she gained experience working in both the private and public legal sectors. During law school, she served as managing editor of the University of Dayton Law Review, was a member of the Civil Law Clinic, and graduated magna cum laude.

Education

  • University of Dayton School of Law  (J.D., magna cum laude, 2016)
    • University of Dayton Law Review, managing editor (2015 - 2016) and board member
    • Dean’s fellow (2014 - 2015)
    • Presidential scholar
  • Indiana University  (B.A., 2013)
    • Political Science & Philosophy
    • Criminal Justice

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio
  • Texas

Affiliations/Memberships

  • Cincinnati Bar Association, Business & Corporate Law Committee vice chair 
  • Cincinnati Bar Association, Admissions Committee 
  • OneSight, corporate secretary
  • 100 Wise Women, Selection Committee 
  • Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio