Jennifer Slone Tobin, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office and member of the firm’s Executive Committee, was once again a guest lecturer for the University of Florida Levin College of Law course, “Real Estate Investment, Finance and Development.”
Presenting to second- and third-year law students on September 3, 2025, Jennifer guest lectured on the topic of Site Control, Purchase Agreements and Closing. Her lecture was part of a course taught by Nathan S. Collier, founder and chairman of The Collier Companies and owner of over 12,000 Apartment Homes.
A lawyer, a CPA and three-time UF grad, Collier founded the University of Florida’s Nathan S. Collier Masters in Real Estate Program as well as establishing the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability in partnership with the University of Florida’s College of Journalism. The prize is awarded annually at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner; three years ago to the Miami Herald, two years ago to the LA Times; last year to the Texas Tribune, ProPublica, and FRONTLINE together; and this year to The Associated Press.
About Jennifer Slone Tobin
Jennifer Slone Tobin is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen, where she serves on the firm's Executive Committee and is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. She is Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate Law. Jennifer has a diverse real estate practice. She represents developers in the traditional areas of acquisition, development, permitting and financing of vacant, rehabilitation and operating properties. Her developer representation has included most of the traditional financing providers, including traditional bank loans, CMBS-style loans, insurance company loans, and full-recourse and non-recourse debt. She also assists developers with the negotiation of joint venture agreements with equity investors, including state retirement funds, venture capital companies and large investment firms. Her developer side practice also includes advice on construction contracts and other similar agreements with consultants for new development and rehabilitation projects. She also represents lenders, primarily loans secured by real property, but also with traditional business lending.