Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres Promotes Erin McAdams Franzblau to Co-Chair of Employment & Labor Group

CHICAGO, June 9, 2026 – Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres (CFDB), one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced that Erin McAdams Franzblau has been promoted to Co-Chair of the Firm's Employment & Labor Group alongside Tracey Wolfe, further strengthening the leadership of one of the Firm's core practice areas.

In her expanded role, Franzblau will work in partnership with Wolfe to guide the strategic direction of the Employment & Labor Group, oversee practice development and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality counsel to the Firm's clients across the full spectrum of employment and labor matters.

"Erin is an exceptional attorney whose dedication to her clients and her colleagues has made a lasting impact on our Firm," said Jessica Fairchild, Co-founder and Co-founder of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres.  "Her promotion to Co-chair recognizes not only her outstanding legal ability but also the leadership she brings to the team every day.  We are confident that Erin and Tracey together will drive continued growth and excellence in our Employment & Labor Group."

"Erin's promotion reflects the depth of talent within our Firm and our commitment to developing leaders from within," said Drew Beres, Managing Partner at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres.  "She has consistently demonstrated the judgment, skill and collaborative spirit that define CFDB, and we are thrilled to see her step into this well-deserved leadership role."

About Croke Fairchild and Point of Difference Strategies

A full-service law firm, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres ("CFDB") is home to a diverse team of trusted advisors valued for their legal skill, intellectual curiosity and commitment to pragmatic solutions.  The Firm advises entrepreneurs, investors, growth-stage companies, family offices, family businesses and Fortune 500 companies, and is one of the largest and fastest-growing certified women-owned law firms in the nation.  CFDB is a member of the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF).

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