Overview
Al leverages his extensive experience as a real estate attorney both in private practice and as in-house counsel to efficiently provide prompt and practical counsel to his clients. His background as in-house counsel gives Al a unique appreciation for, and perspective on, the challenges his clients face in a dynamic and evolving marketplace.
Al concentrates his practice on real estate. He advises clients on many facets of real estate law including acquisitions, leasing, development, and financing.
Before joining BFKN, Al served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Care Capital Properties, Inc., a multi-billion dollar REIT focused on the post-acute sector created via a spinoff from Ventas, Inc. Al's primary duties included oversight of the structuring and negotiation of investments, as well as the resolution of portfolio management matters.
Earlier in his career, Al was the Assistant General Counsel, Business Legal Affairs, of Ventas where he managed real estate transactions, both domestic and international, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements involving the development of medical office buildings and senior housing facilities.
Credentials
Admissions
- State of Illinois
Education
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
- Williams College, B.A., cum laude, 1999