Darnell Morrow Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Counsel mortgage banking clients in commercial real estate financing origination, sale, and servicing transactions sold to secondary market investors (primarily Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and securitized. Concentrate on representation of lenders of Fannie Mae’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) and Freddie Mac’s Capital Markets Execution (CME) Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) programs. Analyze and draft documentation pertaining to market rate and affordable housing, multi-layered financing, preferred equity, and complex organizational structures. Research and apply real estate transactional law, tax law, doing business law, zoning regulations, and state licensing requirements.

Washington, Dc, Us

Represented mortgage lenders in commercial real estate financing transactions under various programs, including multifamily loans to be purchased by Fannie Mae.

Represented municipal sector clients as general counsel. Reviewed, negotiated, and drafted transactional documents. Advised clients regarding government procurement. Assisted clients in better comprehending and complying with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Stafford Act, land use ordinances, and the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Represented clients in New York State Courts and federal agency proceedings.

Represented real estate owners and developers on complex real estate transactions and development projects, in the Greater New York City Area, typically including site plan approval applications, variance application, contract drafting, and legal research on a myriad of legal issues.

Performed research on a wide variety of civil and criminal actionsDrafted memoranda clarifying topics ranging from constructive possession to standing in a derivative action Prepared several civil memorandum opinions

Prepared memoranda elucidating matters including Collateral Source Rule and Armed Career Criminal ActParticipated in negotiation proceedings concerning a plethora of civil and criminal subjects Drafted motion to dismiss regarding a Bivens claim

Researched a variety of criminal litigation mattersObserved and assisted with trial preparation including drafting requests for production of discovery Drafted motions including motions in limine and motions to compel

Conducted legislative research Drafted correspondences Assisted constituents with federal casework

Participated in the creation of Business Improvement Districts and Merchant’s AssociationsAssisted in the writing of grant petitionsLed an initiative to re-brand the non-for-profit

Bronx, Ny, Us

Worked with state and federal elected officials to create health care oriented initiatives and legislationFacilitated inter-agency cooperation and partnershipPromoted the practice of preventive care to community members

Shadowed the assembly member at commission hearings and assembly sessions

Bronx, Ny, Us

Presented a payroll report to the head of the department

Provided general administrative support

New York, Ny, Us

Organized and updated legal research materials

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Politics, French Studies

European History

Diploma