Significant representations include:• A private equity fund in connection with the formation a joint venture and simultaneous bid submission for a $1.2 billion commercial real estate loan pool. • A U.S. private equity fund in connection with its formation of a joint venture and acquisition of a $110 million hospitality asset located in Georgia.• Starwood Capital Group in its acquisition of Extended Stay America in a joint venture with Blackstone for approximately $6 billion.• A private equity fund in connection with its formation of a joint venture and $410 million equity acquisition of several multifamily assets located in Florida.• A private equity fund in connection with its formation of a joint venture and $565 million acquisition of several multifamily assets located in North Carolina.

Significant representations include: • A multinational investment bank and financial services company in connection with the $290 million refinancing and loan syndication of a historic luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan. • A global real estate investment services company in connection with the $255 million acquisition and $130 million finance of a 350,000 square foot office building in Midtown Manhattan. • An American global manufacturer in connection with its $9.1 billion merger acquisition of an operator and owner of more than 750 animal hospitals and more than 50 veterinary diagnostic laboratories.• A multinational investment bank and financial services company in connection with the $139 million financing of a nationwide office and retail portfolio.• A Canadian-based global real estate company in connection with its strategic joint venture with another global real estate firm and their joint $3.5 billion merger acquisition of one of the world's leading investors and developers of logistics warehouses and distribution parks throughout North America.• An American multinational mass media corporation in its $71 billion acquisition by an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate and the related pre-merger spin-off of certain businesses.

• Represented D.C. residents in the Landlord-Tenant Branch and Civil Actions Branch of the D.C. Superior Court.• Drafted court pleadings such as complaints, motions, etc. as well as other legal instruments such as discovery requests/responses and witness affidavits.• Formulated case strategies by identifying relevant facts, conducting site investigations, crafting and evaluating legal theories, and developing and assessing the range of alternative solutions. • Provided same-day brief legal services at the Landlord-Tenant Branch, which included limited-appearance representation, arguing motions for continuance, drafting pleadings, explaining the law, and negotiating.

• Rotated through numerous legal groups: Health Safety Security & Environment, Intellectual Property, Refining & Marketing, Integrated Supply Trading, and Labor & Employment.• Worked with a global team to research and present recommendations to dozens of BP attorneys, clients, and executives world-wide on how BP can respond to new federal regulations of its supply chain.• Participated in interviewing and evaluating external counsel who replied to a request for proposal for a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio within BP’s refining and marketing legal group. • Participated in meetings with BP attorneys, business clients, and outside counsel to appraise, negotiate, and develop strategies for instances of site remediation, employee conflicts, and supply trading regulations.• Conducted legal research for the clients of the intellectual property legal group, on general copyright risks facing a global corporation and available avenues for mitigating those risks.

• Transaction agent for sellers/landlords and buyers/tenants in real estate property agreements concerning single family homes, townhouses, condos, and other forms of real estate. • Constructed detailed Comparative Market Analyses for clients in order to determine the appropriate listing price for a sellers/landlords property as well as an offer price for purchases and leases.• Engaged in contract negotiations with cooperating/listing agents in order to obtain the best agreement for my clients.• Facilitated the completion, review, and submission of all documents with regards to each real estate transaction.• Responsible for funds held in an escrow account until the closing date of the corresponding real estate transaction.

• Managed part of an $800,000 budget and oversaw a team of people who assisted in project preparation and execution. • Planned and executed multiple events that drew 750+ attendees each.

• Promoted diversity awareness & student involvement throughout campus via creative programming & tactical marketing events that attracted 30 to 250+ attendees.• Managed the programming budget for materials, catering, entertainment, staging & lighting, and promotional materials.

• Assisted in the creative/tactical programming and marketing of federally funded organizations that enables the success of 250+ first generation & low income college students; Coordinated set-up, break-down and evaluation of events. • Executed administrative duties of the office which included answering phones, filing & organizing confidential documents, checking e-mails, greeting scholars & parents, sending correspondence, setting appointments, etc.