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New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, Ny

Represented buyers and sellers in all phases of real estate transactions, including term sheet or letter of intent drafting, review and negotiation, advising on and performing due diligence, purchase and sale agreement drafting, review, and negotiation, resolving title and survey issues, drafting and negotiating closing documents, resolving outstanding liabilities relating to the asset to be purchased or sold, preparing closing statements and performing closings, preparing and negotiating post-closing undertakings and escrow arrangements.Represented developers and sponsors in newly constructing or converting vacant and occupied residential properties and mixed-use projects to condominium ownership, including preparing and filing condominium offering plans and amendments and shepherding them through the submission and acceptance process with the Office of the New York State Attorney General.Represented property owners throughout the real estate development process, including handling development rights transfers, zoning lot mergers and subdivisions, tax lot mergers and apportionments, construction access agreements, contracts with architects, contractors and other professionals and preparation of filings with governmental agencies. Drafted and negotiated construction management and development agreements and represented parties seeking access to neighboring properties or seeking compensation for such access in connection with the development, construction or improvement of real property. Structured and negotiated real estate development, ownership, management and operational joint ventures and prepared operating agreements and partnership agreements.Provided corporate services to businesses, including formation and governance of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and sole proprietorships. Served as outside general counsel to many of the firm’s clients and provided assistance with routine governance, compliance and contractual matters.

New York, Ny

Provided legal assistance in the construction of an 18,000 sq. ft. facility for a non-profit school for students with autism. Responsibilities included reviewing and negotiating construction and vendor contracts and researching building department code compliance issues.

New York, Ny

Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Lake Success, Ny

Prepared, drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and related closing services for acquisitions and dispositions of all real property and related asset types, including office, residential, mixed-use, retail and industrial buildings, entertainment venues and vacant land for development.Represented both landlords and tenants in the leasing of all types of commercial space including office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, restaurant and entertainment. Relevant experience includes triple net and ground leases, broadcaster and telecommunications leases, sale-leasebacks, licenses and occupancy agreements, and all types of ancillary agreements including lease amendments, assignments, extensions, modifications, terminations, surrenders, estoppels, options, rights of first refusal and subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements. Aided in a variety of dispute resolution services to clients, including representation in mediations, arbitrations and litigation in state courts focused mainly on real estate related disputes including breach of contract, commercial landlord/tenant matters, partner and shareholder disputes, foreclosure defense, construction litigation, mechanic’s lien enforcement and defense, RPAPL §881 proceedings, easement and boundary disputes, tax escalation fees, the Religious Corporations Law, and property damage claims.

New York, Ny

Aided owners in identifying, structuring, financing, and capitalizing acquisitions, as well as supervising the operations of real estate projects owned by the firm. Prepared and filed all city, state, and federal forms including building registration and rent stabilized/controlled apartment regulations. Ensured compliance by vendors, contractors, and commercial tenants with insurance requirements and in-house insurance reporting requirements.

New York, Ny

Conducted research projects on behalf of, and in conjunction with, government agencies, private sector companies, and academic institutions at international strategic advisory firm specializing in business research and intelligence, systems integration for information technology, and cybersecurity. Provided CEO with research and analysis reports on trends in federal energy legislation and regulation.

New York, Ny

Worked at New York office of international NGO conducting research and drafting case law briefs for use by chief counsel and office head in presentations before the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. Researched and drafted position papers and articles for publication on “lawfare” and human rights.

Baltimore, Md

Represented chairman of policy research and education center at events and briefings. Primary organizer of first annual National Leadership Conference, held in New York City and attended by US and foreign government officials and diplomats, academics, thought leaders, and journalists. Reserved the venue and coordinated with speakers and invitees. Acted as Master of Ceremonies and moderator for portions of the program. Managed logistics, including contacting and inviting the participants, leading promotional efforts, and organizing source material for participants.

New York, Ny

Conducted case intakes, case evaluations, and initial screenings. Negotiated improved office communications contract with telecom vendor and favorable radio advertising agreement with New York Yankees.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Columbia Journal of Tax Law, Editorial Board Columbia Urban and Real Estate Law Society, Board Member

Bachelor Of Talmudic Law