Casey Burack

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EVP, Business & Legal Affairs at Austin Transit Partnership @ Austin Transit Partnership
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Austin, Texas, United States, United States
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As a dynamic, adaptable, and collaborative leader, I have proven success in leading high profile projects and multi-billion-dollar legal initiatives in the City of Austin. I am well versed in building an organization from the ground up and serving as a key advisor to C-Suite executives, providing legal guidance to execute on organizational vision, goals, and growth plans. I also have subject matter expertise in guiding legal strategy, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a variety of legal contracts, and handling complex regulatory issues. As such, I offer a keen ability to navigate regulatory frameworks and draft commercial agreements. I am also proactive in monitoring and addressing changing regulations as well as industry and market trends to facilitate success.As a cross-functional leader, I excel at working across a variety of business, finance, technology, and legal stakeholders to develop and implement practices that support innovation and growth while simultaneously mitigating commercial risk. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered business-focused legal guidance to enable organizations to design and deliver new projects, initiatives, and solutions.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:✓ Guide legal strategy for Austin Transit Partnership, serving as advisor in winning U.S. Department of Transportation approval for entry of the light rail project into the federal grant process and on track to capture $4B+ in federal funding.✓ Managed project initiative to inspire a shared vision for the redevelopment of the Central Austin and TxDOT’s 1-35 Reconstruction Project, earning recognition in the Urban Land Institute National Advisory Services Report.✓ Provided legal support, advice, and strategies for an organization managing the Downtown Austin Public Improvement District and advocacy organization for 900+ commercial properties, 96K+ employees, 16K+ residents, and 700 businesses.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Legal Strategy & Guidance | Governance | Contract Management | People Management | Regulatory Law & Compliance | Operational Policies | Stakeholder Communication | Due Diligence | Government Affairs | Litigation | Budget Management | Mergers & Acquisitions | Risk Mitigation | Project & Program Management | Product Development | Commercial Contracts

Casey Burack's Current Company Details
Austin Transit Partnership

Austin Transit Partnership

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EVP, Business & Legal Affairs at Austin Transit Partnership
Casey Burack Work Experience Details
  • Austin Transit Partnership
    Executive Vice President, Business And Legal Affairs
    Austin Transit Partnership Feb 2023 - Present
    Austin, Tx, Us
    The Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs is an executive management job responsible for ATP’s legal services, human resources functions, board relations, government affairs, real estate services, facilities services, internet technology (IT) services, and contracting and procurement functions. The incumbent oversees the office of General Counsel and provides strategic leadership for the administration of the corporation.
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  • Austin Transit Partnership
    General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer
    Austin Transit Partnership Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Hired to own the legal and hiring strategy to stand up a joint venture between the City and Capital Metro in designing, constructing, and financing 28 miles of light rail in Austin (Project Connect). Directs three cross-functional departments (Legal, Administrative/HR, and Equity/DBE) while managing the Board of Directors. Maximize a large budget.HIGHLIGHTS:➥ Introduced recruitment and evaluation strategies to quickly hire and scale a cross-functional remote team of 50.➥ Influences and leads the Board of Directors in strategy, budgets, and new initiatives spanning federally-compliant procurement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ethics policies. Plans monthly board meetings in a public forum.➥ Leads strategic partnerships including procuring legal services to hire 12 law firms across 8 practice areas.➥ Negotiated office leases to support rapid growth and transition to a hybrid environment with a people-first culture.➥ Drafted and negotiated non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, interlocal cooperation agreements, and several other contracts to build the organization and drive capacity to implement Project Connect.➥ Collaborated with internal procurement teams, external counsel, and Federal Transit Administration to develop comprehensive procurement policy while navigating complex local, state, and federal regulations.
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  • Downtown Austin Alliance
    General Counsel & Vp, Government Affairs
    Downtown Austin Alliance Jul 2018 - Jan 2021
    Austin, Tx, Us
    As General Counsel and VP of Government Affairs, provided legal support, advice, and strategies for an organization managing the Downtown Austin Public Improvement District and advocacy organization for 900+ commercial properties, 96K+ employees, 16K+ residents, and 700 businesses. Led advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels leveraging expertise in mobility policy to support issues spanning land use, planning, and economic development during early phases of COVID-19. Managed a large budget.HIGHLIGHTS:➥ Established and advised the Downtown Austin Foundation, which is recognized for completing Austin’s largest mural on the LINE Hotel on Congress Avenue with graphic designer Shepard Fairey.➥ Partnered with the National Independent Venue Association and Austin’s downtown music venues to advocate for the passage of the Save Our Stages Act during early phases of COVID pandemic.➥ Improved transportation and mobility by advocating for regulated presence of dockless scooters and bicycles.➥ Harnessed business community support for Proposition A to fund Project Connect, a regional transit plan involving 28+ miles of light rail, a downtown tunnel, and other transit improvements.➥ Delivered thought leadership and provided quotes for several news stories and articles:https://www.kxan.com/traffic/downtown-austin-alliance-wants-to-make-sure-all-voices-are-heard-for-i-35-changes/ https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2020/12/daa-study-seeks-community-feedback-for-proposed-downtown-transit-routes/ https://cbsaustin.com/news/project-gridlock/what-12-million-in-austin-parking-meter-fees-pays-for https://www.kvue.com/article/traffic/city-of-austin-raising-citywide-parking-meter-base-rate/269-55cdba78-37a3-46e4-83d8-ca39232eaaf2 https://thedailytexan.com/2019/10/11/austin-raises-on-street-parking-meter-rates-to-2/ https://www.fox7austin.com/news/lime-scooters-found-hanging-in-several-trees https://www.statesman.com/article/20180825/NEWS/308259930
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  • Downtown Austin Alliance
    Vice President Public Policy
    Downtown Austin Alliance Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
    Austin, Tx, Us
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  • Winstead Pc
    Real Estate Attorney
    Winstead Pc May 2016 - Dec 2017
    - , -, Us
    Engaged as an Attorney in the Real Estate Practice Group representing developers of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects while using creative legal strategies to bring walkable development to Austin and surrounding areas.HIGHLIGHTS:➥ Represented 20+ clients (in-fill and large-scale mixed-user developers) executing Mueller Redevelopment, downtown residential towers, purchase and sale agreements, construction contracts, and 99-year ground leases.➥ Co-founded the P3, Infrastructure & Project Finance Practice Group in Austin leveraging expertise in construction, procurement, financing, and real estate law to weigh the risks and benefits of diverse development initiatives. ➥ Drafted and negotiated several commercial agreements for the acquisition, disposition, and development of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.➥ Founded and chaired the Urban Land Institute’s Transportation Council.
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  • Nossaman Llp
    Infrastructure Attorney
    Nossaman Llp May 2012 - May 2016
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Hired as an Attorney in the Infrastructure Practice Group representing public sector clients in the development of $1B+ transportation infrastructure projects spanning planning, environmental analysis, procurement, and commercial close.HIGHLIGHTS:➥ Represented the Texas Department of Transportation in the development of a complex public-private partnership toll highway development projects in Dallas, Houston, and El Paso.➥ Drafted and negotiated public-private partnership agreements, construction, operation, and maintenance agreements, and procurement documents supporting the development of major tollway and rail projects.➥ Delivered legal advice to engineers and financial advisors facilitating the evaluation of proposals for the development of four $1B projects while navigating highly-regulated processes.➥ Developed hiring and operational strategies to scale and expand the firm’s Austin office.
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  • Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Mccloy Llp
    Project Finance Associate
    Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Mccloy Llp Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
    New York, Ny, Us
    Served as Attorney in the Project Finance Practice of one of the world’s preeminent project finance firms.HIGHLIGHTS:➥ Represented lenders and equity investors in the financing of 15+ renewable energy and infrastructure projects across North and South America.➥ Drafted and negotiated credit agreements, consent agreements, collateral assignments, and other ancillary contracts supporting the equity and debt financing of renewable energy projects.➥ Selected as Milbank Fellow, providing pro bono legal services to the New York Civil Liberties Union.
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Casey Burack Skills

Legal Writing Legal Research Litigation Negotiation Civil Litigation Corporate Law Legal Advice Westlaw

Casey Burack Education Details

  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
    Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
    Doctor Of Law - Jd
  • Ucla
    Ucla
    Latin American Studies
  • Ucla
    Ucla
    Latin American Studies

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Casey Burack works for Austin Transit Partnership

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Casey Burack's current role is EVP, Business & Legal Affairs at Austin Transit Partnership.

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Casey Burack attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, Ucla, Ucla.

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