Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Emma Pinder has joined the firm’s Orlando office as a Partner in the Real Estate Practice Group.
Emma represents private and institutional clients in a broad range of real estate and business matters. Drawing on her background in technology and business administration, she advises clients on issues involving real estate transactions and corporate matters.
Her practice focuses on the acquisition and disposition of real property, including matters involving entitlement, development, finance, leasing, secured lending, disposition, land use and zoning.
“We are excited to welcome Emma to the Real Estate Practice Group,” said Charles B. Costar III, Co-Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. “She brings a sophisticated understanding of the complex issues facing developers, investors, lenders and business owners and her experience across transactions, land use and zoning matters further enhances our ability to provide clients with comprehensive counsel on some of the region’s most significant real estate opportunities.”
A native Mandarin speaker, Emma also assists domestic and international clients with their real estate and business needs, further expanding the firm’s ability to serve an increasingly global client base investing in Florida.
“Emma's addition reflects our continued investment in strategic growth and top legal talent across our offices and practice groups,” said Daniel T. O’Keefe, Managing Partner of the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen. “Orlando remains one of Florida’s most dynamic real estate markets, and Emma’s broad experience and business-focused approach make her an outstanding addition to both our Orlando office and our statewide real estate team.”
Emma is active in the legal community and currently serves as Chair of the International Law Committee of the Orange County Bar Association. She is also a member of The Florida Bar, the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Wyoming State Bar.
She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law and her Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University.
About Shutts & Bowen LLP
Shutts & Bowen LLP, established in 1910, is a full-service business law firm with approximately 280 lawyers in offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Learn more about Shutts & Bowen at www.shutts.com.