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Michelle coordinates and manages all due diligence when it comes to commercial real estate transactions, including title review, environmental assessments, surveys and property documentation. She also drafts organizational and closing documents for said transactions. With a critical eye for detail, Michelle always goes above and beyond for clients, seeking positive outcomes and the best resolutions possible.

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J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2013, 

B.S., University of Findlay, 2010

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<li>Greater Akron Chamber: &#8220;30 for the Future&#8221;</li>
<li>Leadership Medina County Excellence in Leadership Awards: Emerging Leader Nominee (2020)</li>
<li>Ohio Super Lawyers &#8220;Rising Star&#8221; (2020 to 2023)</li>
<li>Medina Women of our Community and ATHENA Awards: Young Professional Nominee (2016)</li>
<li>Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce Rosie Awards: Young Professional of the Year Nominee (2015 and 2016)</li>
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BakerHostetler guides client to $700 million financial closing for tech-forward steel recycling mill

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<li>Negotiate commercial real estate purchase agreements to maximize interests and reduce risks on behalf of the client.</li>
<li>Coordinate and analyze due diligence activities in connection with commercial real estate transactions including title review, environmental assessments, surveys, and property documentation.</li>
<li>Negotiate leases and tenant estoppel certificates on behalf of commercial landlords and tenants.</li>
<li>Coordinate and draft organizational documents and closing documents for commercial real estate transactions.</li>
<li>Strategize and coordinate multifamily HUD/LIHTC transactions on behalf of borrowers.</li>
<li>Strategize and coordinate 1031 exchange transactions.</li>
<li>Draft loan documentation on behalf of lenders for secured transactions.</li>
<li>Draft, review and manage monthly delinquency reports for 40 homeowners and condominium associations.</li>
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Michelle R. Reese

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