Biography
Katie focuses her practice on real estate law, leveraging her extensive commercial leasing experience to help clients navigate a variety of real estate matters. She approaches every client transaction with a practical, business-oriented mindset, ensuring that the real estate transactions and agreements are not only legally sound but also aligned with her clients' interests and goals.
Katie's background includes serving as in-house counsel for a retail landlord, where she gained firsthand knowledge of various leasing scenarios involving retail properties across major U.S. markets through routinely drafting, reviewing and negotiating lease agreements. This experience allows her to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams, ensuring each lease reflects the client's vision while complying with relevant laws and industry standards.
Clients value Katie's ability to clarify complex legal language, foresee potential issues, and efficiently drive deals forward. She understands the importance of balancing legal protection with business priorities, adeptly managing risk without hindering progress. Katie is known for her responsiveness, thoughtfulness, and collaborative approach, making her a trusted advisor throughout every stage of a real estate transaction.
Education
- Capital University School of Law (J.D., 2005)
- The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business (B.S.B.A., 2002)