Provide support, assistance and advice on all Southeast Texas legal matters, with an emphasis on land acquisition.

Provided and managed real estate legal services for a leading distributor of grocery and non-food products to retailers in the United States and Canada consisting of 56 distribution centers and warehouses totaling approximately 30 million square feet and 184 retail grocery, pharmacy, and liquor stores located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Drafted and negotiated sophisticated new leases and renewal amendments for industrial, office, and retail locations and documented assignment and… Show more Provided and managed real estate legal services for a leading distributor of grocery and non-food products to retailers in the United States and Canada consisting of 56 distribution centers and warehouses totaling approximately 30 million square feet and 184 retail grocery, pharmacy, and liquor stores located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Drafted and negotiated sophisticated new leases and renewal amendments for industrial, office, and retail locations and documented assignment and subleasing arrangements. Collaborated with and provided strategic legal advice to Real Estate, Development, Construction, Facilities, and Operations teams on a wide range of real estate legal issues. Show less

Provided legal counsel to the Portland and Southwest Washington Divisions on a variety of legal matters. Prepared and negotiated commercial purchase and sale agreements, CC&Rs, closing documents, easements, licenses, and right of entry agreements for transactions in Oregon and Washington.

Real Estate and Construction - Represented private parties and public entities in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, financing, and disposition of retail, office, mixed-use, and industrial properties.

Provided and managed legal services for a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of more than 1,200 properties. Delivered legal, process, business advice, and training to various business partners including leasing, property/asset management, construction, and acquisitions. Drafted and negotiated leases, renewals, and other occupancy agreements with retail, office, and industrial tenants.

Provided and managed legal services for a commercial retail real estate portfolio located in the southeastern United States. Negotiated and facilitated anchor, junior anchor, shops space, and restaurant/outparcel transaction documentation including leases, covenants and restrictions (CCRs, ECR, REA, OEA, etc.), site development agreements, and purchase and sale contracts. Counseled and advised leasing, property/asset management and construction personnel with respect to a wide range of real… Show more Provided and managed legal services for a commercial retail real estate portfolio located in the southeastern United States. Negotiated and facilitated anchor, junior anchor, shops space, and restaurant/outparcel transaction documentation including leases, covenants and restrictions (CCRs, ECR, REA, OEA, etc.), site development agreements, and purchase and sale contracts. Counseled and advised leasing, property/asset management and construction personnel with respect to a wide range of real estate legal issues. Show less

Provided and managed legal services for a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of more than 5,600 properties totaling more than 134 million square feet located in 49 states. Delivered legal, process, business advice, and training to various business partners including leasing, property/asset management, construction, and acquisitions. Developed and implemented processes, procedures, and systems to streamline inter and intra-departmental efficiencies through assessment of departmental… Show more Provided and managed legal services for a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of more than 5,600 properties totaling more than 134 million square feet located in 49 states. Delivered legal, process, business advice, and training to various business partners including leasing, property/asset management, construction, and acquisitions. Developed and implemented processes, procedures, and systems to streamline inter and intra-departmental efficiencies through assessment of departmental operational needs and combining global thinking, analytic excellence, and technical expertise. Drafted and negotiated over 25 million square feet of leases, renewals, and other occupancy agreements with retail, office, and industrial tenants. Counseled and advised leasing, property/asset management, and construction personnel with respect to a wide range of real estate legal issues. Directed and determined litigation and resolution strategy for commercial, property, and personal injury disputes. Managed use of and relationship with outside counsel. Supported the real estate team in the acquisition of over $25 billion in commercial real estate during tenure. Managed the 1031 Exchange Program working closely with the sales team and broker-dealer community. Provided legal support to accounting, events, facilities, HR, IT, and marketing departments through review and negotiation of various types of agreements with third parties. Managed company’s IP portfolio (copyright and trademarks) and counseled business partners to ensure compliance with and protection of registered and pending marks. Show less

Corporate and Securities Law – Advised public companies on various corporate securities issues, including ‘33/34 Act compliance. Counseled public and private companies in general corporate matters including entity organization and maintenance, board and shareholder communications, financing, mergers and acquisitions, employment, and licensing.

Real Estate, Commercial Lending, and Banking – Represented lenders in all aspects of healthcare financing, commercial lending, asset-backed commercial real estate, and secured financing transactions involving private and public companies. Represented private investment companies in transactions involving mezzanine financing for acquisition and working capital needs. Supervised and performed due diligence and title and survey review, and managed closing process.Corporate and Business Law… Show more Real Estate, Commercial Lending, and Banking – Represented lenders in all aspects of healthcare financing, commercial lending, asset-backed commercial real estate, and secured financing transactions involving private and public companies. Represented private investment companies in transactions involving mezzanine financing for acquisition and working capital needs. Supervised and performed due diligence and title and survey review, and managed closing process.Corporate and Business Law – Assisted small and medium sized businesses in general corporate matters including joint ventures, asset and stock purchases, debt and equity issuances, real estate acquisitions, and leasing. Show less