• Juris Doctor and Diploma in Civil Law Studies, cum laude, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2011           
  • Louisiana Law Review, Junior/Senior Associate
  • Chancellor's List and Faculty Merit Scholar
  • Summer Program at Universite Jean Moulin 3, School of Law, Lyon, France
  • Completed LSU NITA Trial Advocacy Program and 2012 TADC Trial Academy
• BA, summa cum laude, English, Louisiana State University, 2007                                                                                              
  • University Medalist
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, Sigma Tau Delta
  • LSU Foureaux Society Member and Chancellor's Scholar
  • Alumnus of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Louisiana Beta Chapter – Public Relations Committee

• Georgia State Bar
• Texas State Bar

Real Estate Transactions

• Represented private equity firm in the acquisition of multi-state assets in the agricultural industry
• Represented office building landlord in leasing of office space
• Represented national tenant in leasing retail space
• Represented private company in the purchase of multi-state assets for use as feedlots
• Represented private company in purchase and sale of raw land for use in deed restricted sports recreation complex
• Represented private equity firm in the acquisition of equity interests in a wind project portfolio
• Represented private equity firm in the acquisition of manufacturing and safety equipment supplier
• Represented national home builder and developer in multi-million-dollar purchases of large tracts of raw land for the development of master planned communities
• Represented buyers and sellers in the sale and purchase of multifamily developments ranging from US$3m to US$60m in price
• Represented Texas based home developer in negotiation of Development Agreement with City of Baytown
• Represented developer lessor in the leasing of multiple storefronts in commercial center
• Represented multi-family development owner in the refinance of loan with Freddie Mac on multi-family development in northwest Houston
• Represented major developer and its subsidiaries, specializing in multi-use projects:
  • Associate in charge of leasing and lead associate on US$150m refinancing
  • Extensive involvement in issues relating to easements, exclusive uses, and long-term planning for sites
  • Drafted retail and office leases in new and existing developments for spaces ranging from 1,200 to 20,000 square feet
  • Coordinated with client and counsel for tenants
  • Main contact for client in leasing offices and retail spaces
• Represented tenant in lease of standalone space for use as commercial trucking facility
• Represented Fortune 300 real estate company in multiple purchases of properties for development of automobile dealerships:
  • Associate in charge of due diligence and feasibility
  • Coordinated with city, clients, and engineers to assist in the revision of zoning ordinances
  • Presented applications for permits and rezoning to city planning commissions and city councils
• Represented land developer in over US$3m construction contract for residential real property in South Carolina; handled negotiations and deal terms from inception to completion
• Represented oil and gas company in negotiation of lease for office space in Grade A building in energy corridor; handled bulk of negotiations with lessor for client, lessee
• Represented publicly traded company in acquisition of real property for use as secondary entrance into facility while battling eminent domain issues.
• Represented local land developer in purchase of real property for the development of townhomes in the Houston area:
  • Associate in charge of due diligence and feasibility
  • Reviewed and analyzed local ordinances with respect to zoning
• Represented local land developer in acquisition of local school for not-for-profit corporation:
  • Associate in charge of reviewing local zoning and tax ordinances

Utility District Real Estate Experience

• Represented land developers in the formation of utility districts for financing vehicle for construction of utility facilities necessary for the development of residential communities throughout the Houston metro area
• Negotiated conveyance of property to and from utility districts for the placement of utility facilities and other fixtures
• Represented dozens of utility districts in the sale of public bonds for the purpose of financing the purchase of public facilities throughout the Houston metro area
• Represented dozens of utility districts as general counsel, including the negotiation of contracts with other public entities and private entities, the supervision of litigation involving utility districts, and liaising with other consultants for day-to-day activities of such utility districts:
  • Contracts included development agreements, inter-governmental service agreements, use agreements and others

Corporate Transactions

• Represented agricultural business as lead associate in its restructuring, including the sale of membership interests to foreign investors to facilitate the injection of nearly US$50m of capital for investment into agricultural land
• Originating attorney in sale of specialized oil and gas service provider for more than US$10m:
  • Point of contact for client in sale of company in the midst of volatile board conditions
• Represented seller of midstream oil and gas logistics company in sale to major U.S. oil and gas midstream company for over US$200m:
  • Lead associate assisting in closing documents, deal structure and coordination of sale.