An attorney and social entrepreneur with a focus on equity, inclusive communities and racial justice that has developed the ability to provide counsel to major real estate and community development investments, growth companies and investment funds, and startup business and nonprofit organizations.At Ginsberg Jacobs, I close New Markets Tax Credits transactions that place multi-million dollar investments in low-income communities, and have a growing practice advising growth companies and nonprofit organizations. Ginsberg has accommodated my need for a flexible practice and schedule as I have launched an entrepreneurial career focused on transformation of neighborhoods.My legal experience has enabled me to participate in the financing and structuring of Chicago's most important community projects in recent years: the $32 million Green Era Chicago sustainable urban farming campus, the trauma center at the University of Chicago Hospital, Mariano's locations in Bronzeville and Uptown, the Pullman Community Center and the $16.9 million XS Tennis Center on the former site of Robert Taylor Homes.As President and CEO of The MetroAlliance, a neighborhood development company that works on complementary projects, I provide consulting services to facilitate business and real estate development projects, start and grow nonprofit organizations, and develop programs that foster stronger communities. NeighborScapes, NFP is the nonprofit arm of The MetroAlliance working on strengthening neighborhoods through the energy of youth and young adults.As a community consultant, my growth projects have included the Southland Development Authority; $20+ million Big Marsh Mountain Bike Park and Friends of Big Marsh, the nonprofit partner of the Chicago Park District; EQO37.com, a web aggregator of information and advocacy relating to gender equality; and youth sports programs to create stronger communities.I place a strong priority on the power of networks to advance important social interests, including Presidential Leadership Scholars, Leadership Greater Chicago, and Yale alumni associations for Yale College, Yale Law School, and the Yale School of Management.