Amy Hendrick Email & Phone Number

Pearland, Texas

• Provide end-to-end legal representation in the acquisition of raw land and development of 53,000 square foot stores for a rapidly expanding regional convenience store chain• Structure, draft, and negotiate high volume legal documentation, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, leases, land use restrictions, easements, closing documentation, development agreements, easements and construction contracts• Coordinate internal and third party due diligence, including title and survey review and title curative work• Interact with state and local government with respect to zoning, permitting, and planning issues• Manage outside counsel in connection with construction lending and other finance-related projects• Dispose of pad sites and excess land

Houston, Texas

·Performed extensive real estate due diligence related to the acquisition and development of large-scale energy projects and sports venues·Represented a rapidly expanding regional medical services provider in all leasing matters·Advised developers in all aspects of raw land acquisition, including purchase agreement negotiation, title and survey evaluation and objections, preparation of closing materials, and review of loan documents·Provided real estate support and due diligence for major corporate mergers and acquisitions, including lease and title review, and preparation of relevant documents·Coordinated real estate documentation for large commercial loan facilities

Houston, Texas Area

·Established and supervised the legal department of a mid-sized, multi-state mortgage company·Negotiated and maintained branch leases in Texas, Florida, and Arizona·Prepared and maintained corporate organizational and governance documents for FCMC and all sub-entities·Interacted with state regulatory agencies regarding mortgage broker licensing and compliance·Coordinated mortgage industry lobbying efforts at the Texas State Legislature

Houston, Texas Area

·Represented national banks in multi-million dollar construction lending transactions, with an emphasis on apartments, shopping centers, and medical facilities, including the preparation and negotiation of loan documents·Organized a multi-state divestiture of 40+ commercial properties, including title and survey review, curative title work, and preparation and negotiation of purchase documents·Negotiated commercial leases and build-out agreements, office and retail, on behalf of landlords and tenants·Advised landlords on property management issues, including tenant disputes and matters involving vendors·Counseled credit banks in multi-million dollar bond transactions for the construction of municipal and university properties, including preparation of financing documents·Supported non-profits in the utilization of low-income housing tax credits and assisted in the development of said projects, including apartments and transitional housing

J.D. With Honors

Activities and Societies: Member/Associate Editor, Texas Law Review, 1993-1995

B.S. Journalism

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude