Jason Barickman
Chief Investment Officer
Fairlawn

Jason is a Principal at Fairlawn, serving as its Chief Investment Officer and General Counsel. In these capacities, he is primarily responsible for shaping the firm’s overall strategy, securing equity for new projects, and overseeing the execution phase of Fairlawn’s investments.

Jason has been an integral part of Fairlawn for many years, contributing in various capacities. During this time, he also practiced law as a Shareholder at Meyer Capel, PC, and was elected to the Illinois General Assembly, where he served for twelve years, including ten years in the Illinois State Senate. He held multiple Assistant Republican Leadership positions, including Caucus Chair and Caucus Floor Leader, and served as Minority Spokesperson for committees handling the most contentious legislative matters, including the Executive and Judiciary Committees. He is now fully dedicated to Fairlawn, focusing his efforts on driving the firm’s continued growth and success.

In addition to his responsibilities at Fairlawn, Jason serves on the Board of Directors for Advance Illinois, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to education policy, and the Edgar Fellows Program, which fosters bipartisan leadership to address Illinois’ most pressing challenges.

Jason holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. Prior to law school, he served as an infantry soldier in the Illinois Army National Guard and worked for Ernst & Young, LLP.