We're not just a team, we're your allies. With a blend of expertise and care, we're here to support you in reaching your goals.
Leadership
Jen Grewal Weinman
CEO
Since joining Checkers in 2015, Jen has taken on increasing responsibilities, now focusing on internal operations, quality control, and scaling our ever-growing team. Previously, she served as Production Counsel at NBCUniversal, overseeing due diligence and risk management across all properties. Jen holds a JD from USC Law, an MBA from UCLA Anderson, and a BA from the University of Michigan. In 2024, she became the owner of Checkers.
Erica Lucero Alden
COO and General Counsel
Erica serves as the primary point of contact and client success manager at Checkers. She also oversees all things legal for the company. Before joining Checkers, Erica was Jen’s successor as Production Counsel at NBCUniversal. She then spent 7 years at Netflix as Business and Legal Affairs and Production Counsel for original scripted series. Erica holds a JD from Loyola Law School and a BA from USC.
Avery Steele
Director of Operations
Avery joined Checkers in 2017. Her greatest work-related joy is maximizing workflow internally to best serve our clients externally. Before Checkers, Avery worked in reality television casting discovering captivating individuals across the globe for your viewing pleasure. Avery holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University, Los Angeles.
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Working at Checkers is an adventure every day! I love the exciting pace and challenge of new projects in an everchanging industry. The leadership at Checkers is second to none! We are given space to be creative while always knowing what track we should be on to turn out an incredible product. Communication is a priority at Checkers and I always feel safe and as though my candor is valued.
- Media Co-Manager
Our Teams
Our expert teams are made up of highly talented individuals from a various fields, including law, media, journalism, and research - all working together to provide unparalleled support and insights.
Media
Our media researchers are trained to uncover the hard-to-find details that matter most. The team focuses on discovering aliases, online profiles, and potentially controversial content from social media, online publications, forums, and public databases. Our researchers are extensively trained through a comprehensive training manual and simulated reports before handling official assignments. The media team is constantly adapts to new changes in social media platforms and stays up to date on current events to keep our searches effective and relevant. Experienced media editors carefully review every report to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
Litigation
Our court researchers are thoroughly trained to investigate various court records based on client needs, following FCRA, ICRAA, and any additional state guidelines, or regulations. Their training is led by our experienced staff and covers legal regulations, state restrictions, court document analysis, and standardized reporting. Our litigation team specializes in summarizing dockets, contacting court clerks, and verifying information with unique identifiers. Project managers are often promoted from our court research roles and help to ensure smooth operations by managing deadlines, maintaining consistency, and delivering high-quality services to clients.
Submissions
The operations specialists on our submissions team play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of Checkers’ activities. They coordinate and oversee the smooth execution of active projects by handling setups and corresponding with clients and project managers to ensure client expectations and company goals are met. Our seasoned submissions team members extensively train new hires on the process followed by Checkers. Several of our submissions team members also lend their talents to the other teams, giving them a deep understanding of the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
Our Culture
Our employees matter to us. By staying true to our core values, we create a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and a part of something meaningful.
Flexibility and Growth
Diversity, Inclusion and Respect
Partnership Mindset
Transparency and Fairness
Behind Every Success is a Great Group of People
Join The Checkers Family
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