Susan represents various clients in commercial real estate matters, emphasizing all aspects of office and retail leasing.

SOLUTIONS

Advising Global Financial Institution on Nationwide Leasing Portfolio

Served as legal counsel to a major financial institution in connection with a portfolio of more than 250 retail sites across the United States, handling build-to-suit leases, complex office and warehouse leases, shared office suite agreements, purchase options, lease-related disputes, and a wide range of other commercial leasing matters.

Representing Boston Real Estate Developer in Office and Lab Leasing

Advised a well-established local real estate development company in leasing office and lab space throughout the Greater Boston area, including downtown Boston. Representation included negotiating build-to-suit leases, construction contracts, and agreements for a large portfolio of office and laboratory properties.

Negotiating Corporate Office Leases for Financial Institution Landlord

Served as counsel to a national financial institution, as landlord, in connection with the negotiation of complex corporate office leases in Boston and other cities across the United States.

Securing Office Leases for Tenants in Boston Market

Represented a wide range of tenant clients in negotiating leases for office space in Boston and the surrounding area.

Negotiating Build-to-Suit Leases for Life Sciences Developments

Represented developers in negotiating build-to-suit leases for major life sciences tenants, including a new 150,000 square foot office and lab facility and an 80,000 square foot office and lab building in the Boston area.

Ongoing Representation in Build-to-Suit Leasing Across the US

Served as counsel to tenants in negotiating multiple build-to-suit leases across shopping centers and other commercial properties nationwide, including easement agreements and all other related leasing issues.

Corporate Headquarters Build-to-Suit Lease Negotiations

Negotiated build-to-suit leases on behalf of tenants for large-scale corporate office projects, including a 200,000 square foot headquarters with integrated parking facilities and a separate 200,000 square foot corporate office lease with continued representation in expansions, dispute resolution, and related matters.

CREDENTIALS

Education

  • JD, cum laude, Suffolk University Law School, 1993
  • BA, Saint Anselm College, 1988

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts
AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Experience recognized

  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2025
  • Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers, Real Estate Law, 2022
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2005

Boston Bar Association