Donald Gershman

Real estate development with emphasis on brownfield sites and value-added opportunities, with personal involvement in site selection, design, underwriting, and entitlements for all projects, as well as negotiations with partners, investors and lenders. Acquisition, disposition, and strategic consulting services provided through affiliate.

Senior acquisition and development officer of large East Coast real estate development and management company who negotiated and closed the acquisition of most of the company’s office portfolio, directly developed or managed the development of its most high profile projects, and supervised the company’s commercial property management subsidiary. Served as company’s government relations officer, meeting with government officials, testifying at public hearings, and engaging lobbyists.

Chief legal officer of vertically integrated real estate development, construction and property management company with over 100 properties in 20 states. Built and led legal department and managed its relationship with demanding client organization, including prioritization of workflow for attorneys and staff, and use of outside counsel as necessary to assure high quality, cost-effective and timely legal representation.

Senior associate in the real estate department of large Connecticut law firm. Practice focused on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing on behalf of banks, real estate developers, municipalities, and businesses.