Real estate, construction, and general business transactional work.

Represented owner and operator of hotel and casino properties in a variety of legal matters as sole assistant to general counsel. Drafted and negotiated contracts and documents for purchase and sale transactions; and managed outside law firms in litigation and employment matters. Advised senior management with respect to various legal matters. In particular, advised financial and operations executives during process of negotiating stock sales and managing due diligence under a tight time frame and intense regulatory and media scrutiny. Managed outside law firms performing document production for multimillion dollar lawsuits. Assisted general counsel and compliance department in development of whistleblower hotline. Managed hotline process and lead corporate whistleblower committee in investigating and responding to reports received from hotline. Assisted general counsel in managing compliance with gaming regulations in several jurisdictions.

Advised clients on all aspects of construction, including contracting and financing. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts for large construction projects, including office buildings, residential condominium developments, health care facilities, and hotels. Representation included owners (institutional, corporate, and individual) and general contractors/construction managers. Represented clients in complex construction financing transactions. Responsibilities included drafting, negotiating, and reviewing loan agreements and ancillary documents, managing due diligence, and representing clients at closing. Advised clients with respect to real property matters, including purchases, sales, 1031 like-kind exchanges, and leases. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated real property documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and instruments. Represented and advised clients with respect to general business matters.