Jackie Jeschke focuses on a variety of complex business transactions and corporate matters. Working closely with Polsinelli attorneys, she advises clients throughout all phases of their business’s life cycle, including formation, corporate governance, raising capital, and executing strategic mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Prior to joining Polsinelli, Jackie gained valuable experience in the health care industry as a strategic and transactional consultant—working with hospitals and health systems on strategic planning, mergers, hospital operations and transition planning, clinically integrated networks, ACO development and population health initiatives. This background gives Jackie a unique perspective on mergers and acquisitions within health care and otherwise, allowing for tailored, strategic guidance throughout the transaction process. Jackie is committed to delivering value by merging legal experience with industry-specific insights to drive successful outcomes for clients.
Education
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2024)
- Editor-in-Chief, Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy
- Head Dean’s Fellow
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award—Mergers & Acquisitions
- University of Kansas Medical Center (M.A., 2018)
- Health Services Administration
- University of Kansas (B.S., 2015)
- Biology
Bar Admission
- Missouri
Professional Affiliations
- University of Kansas School of Medicine – Department of Population Health
- Case Competition Coach (2024-present)
- Guest Lecturer (2021-present)
- Kansas Association of Health Care Executives
- Board of Directors, 2018-Present
- Kansas City Local Programming Council Chair, 2018-2024
- American College of Healthcare Executives, Member, 2016-Present
Recognition
- ACHE Service Award, American College of Healthcare Executives, 2025
- University of Kansas School of Law
- Robert F. Bennett Award, 2024
- Best Contract Drafter and Best Negotiator for Buyer’s Counsel, The Wayne State Transactional Law Competition, 2024
- Early Careerist in Healthcare Award, Kansas Association of Health Care Executives, 2020
- Ryan Kanost Volunteer of the Year Award, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 2012
