I expect the U.S. economy to keep growing at roughly trend rate for the next couple of years.
Q&A with Kenneth Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors of America
Changing Role of REIT General Counsels
Frank Burt, senior vice president and general counsel with Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP) LLP, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2015: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Phoenix.
QTS General Counsel Says REIT Lawyers More Integrated in Businesses
Shirley Goza, general counsel at QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS), joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2015: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Phoenix.
Goza discussed the role of REIT general counsel as in-house gatekeeper and how the position has evolved.
“There’s always been the expectation that both in-house and outside counsel be business savvy. The lawyer needs to understand the business and look for the solution,” she said.
REIT General Counsels Studying Communication with Boards
Brad Molotsky, executive vice president and general counsel with Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN), joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla.
Molotsky moderated a session at REITWise on the most pressing issues facing general counsels in the REIT industry. He was asked to name the issue at the top of that list.
