Laura Gitlin Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

Manage incentives and tax credit advisory services on East Coast including the following:-Negotiate State and local incentives for developments, corporate expansions and relocations and advise on NMTC, HTC and EB-5 assistance for these projects-Conduct inter-State analysis of incentive assistance-Position projects to maximize award and minimize exposure to recapture and other risks-Structure awards to ensure utilization and monetization-Review agreements and compliance/reporting obligations

Princeton, Nj, New York, Ny, Chicago, Ill

In-house counsel to advisory firm specializing in real estate portfolio management, economic development incentives and site selection for clients nationwide.• Evaluated financial and operational variables in connection with location decisions • Reviewed and analyzed real estate portfolios of Fortune 100 companies and integrate incentive and operational considerations in portfolio strategies• Negotiated and structured incentive packages (including federal, state and local tax credits, grants, low interest financing, and property and sales tax exemptions), to maximize value and utilization, and minimize operational obligations and exposure• Prepared, reviewed and negotiated purchase agreements, lease documentation, construction agreements and financing documents• Structured vehicles to monetize incentives in conjunction with other project sources• Managed project teams with respect to site selection and implementation milestones• Supervised compliance with construction and reporting requirements• Worked on economic development legislative initiatives for State of NJ

Philadelphia, Pa

Represented developers, lenders, governmental entities and regional, national and global businesses in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions including major public sector projects, commercial and industrial projects, and residential, retail and mixed-use developments.• Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, leases, construction documents, and corporate, joint venture and partnership agreements for private and public projects• Representation in zoning and land use process• Resolved title, environmental, land use, traffic, infrastructure and utility issues

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Dean’S List, 4 Years

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honorary Society

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law