Whether it’s an easy hike with the kids or an invigorating day on the slopes, I seek every opportunity to be outdoors.

H. FAITH GRAHAM

Practice Groups

• Commercial Finance
• Community Banking
• Private Equity Funds
• Real Estate & Land Use
• Real Estate Finance
• Sustainability

Experience

Partner, 2008-
Associate, 2002-2007
LEED Accredited Professional

Ms. Graham represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of commercial real estate law, with a particular emphasis on complex acquisitions, joint venture and finance transactions, including renewable energy and green building development.

As a LEED AP, Faith assists clients with incentive-based and regulatory requirements pertaining to green building and navigating LEED certification.

Goulston & Storrs
Boston, Massachusetts
   Associate - Fall 2000-2002
   Summer Associate - 1999

City of Gloucester Planning Department
Gloucester, MA
   Assistant Planning Director Intern - March-May 2000

United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
The Honorable Patti B. Saris, Boston, Massachusetts
   Judicial Internship - September-November 1998

Recent Transactions

Represented owner in recapitalization of $650,000,000 multifamily property portfolio, including equity participation and mezzanine financing.

Advised local housing authority in connection with HOPE VI mixed finance closing and new markets tax credit transaction.

Counseled LEED building owner on Oregon's Business Energy Tax Credit allocation and pass-through partner transaction.

Continuous representation of local and national banks in connection with public/private financings, credit enhancements, and tribal loans.

Ongoing representation of private real estate equity fund in structuring and acquiring west coast investments.

Continuous representation of renewable energy manufacturing facility developers in ownership structuring, siting decisions, and incentive planning.

Education

Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., 2000

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, cum laude, 1994

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington

Study Abroad: Institute of European Studies, Milan, Italy, 1992

Professional Activities

Oregon Business Association - Environment and Economic Development Committee Member

Oregon Children's Theater - Board Member

Cascadia Region Green Building Council - Member

Oregon State Bar
Real Estate and Land Use Section Member

Multnomah Bar Association

Admitted to Practice

Oregon

Washington

Massachusetts