PRACTICE

Commercial Leasing and Real Property Acquisition & Disposition

EDUCATION

• University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998; Dean's Fellow, academic scholarship recipient; Associate Editor, University of Miami Inter-American Law Review; Order of the Coif

• University of Washington, B.A. Journalism, magna cum laude, 1995

EXPERIENCE

Leasing

I have drafted and negotiated leases, subleases and ground leases in regional malls, strip centers, stand-alone locations, and office buildings for national and regional clients including, among others, grocers, retailers, health and wellness businesses, bankers and restaurateurs.

In-House Counsel

At Microsoft I supported the Real Estate and Facilities group. I helped acquire land for data centers and negotiated vendor contracts. I also supported the transportation team for a connector bus fleet rollout.At REI, I oversaw real estate growth and managed its portfolio of owned properties. I also supported the supply chain team when it acquired and opened a new distribution center, in addition to leasing, acquisitions and dispositions of retail and industrial properties.

I was a member of the executive committee that was charged with locating, acquiring and designing the new corporate headquarters in Bellevue. I also oversaw all real estate and construction related litigation and supported the outdoor programs that sponsor and host outdoor related events. I supported the business development team and helped them acquire two separate companies.

As a result of my experience both inside and outside of companies, I have participated in strategic planning at the highest levels, from concept through to implementation.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• REI, senior corporate counsel, 2011-2017

• Microsoft Corporation, legal vendor LCA, 2008-2011

• Opus Law Group, attorney, 2006-2008

• Dorsey & Whitney, LLP, associate, 1999-2005

• Bogle & Gates, associate, 1998-1999

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Overlake Hospital Auxiliaries (Auction Procurement Committee), 2002-2003

• Corporate Council for the Arts (Arts Board Leadership Training Program), 2000-2001

• ArtsFund Associate, 1999-2000

• Neighborhood Law Clinic Volunteer, 2015-present