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Katie has also prepared and negotiated purchase and sale agreements, handling the acquisition and sale of both improved and unimproved properties, from negotiation through closing. In addition, she has experience negotiating and preparing leases, and has provided general assistance with leasing and property management issues. Having handled all facets of the purchase, sale and development of real estate properties, Katie employs a well-rounded perspective when working with clients to understand their ultimate goals for each transaction.

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J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 2017, 

B.A., Political Science, Texas A&M University, 2014, 

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<li>Houstonia Magazine: Houston Top Lawyer (2020 and 2022)</li>
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BakerHostetler Team Provides Legal Counsel to Riverstone Estates for Six Senses Riverstone Estate in Western Pennsylvania

Cortez and Gourley explain how to manage the complexities of construction supply chains

BakerHostetler counsels SurgePE through 2 major deals in 2 weeks

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<li>Represented a private equity firm in purchase of a rehabilitation and therapy center in central Texas.</li>
<li>Represented a national homebuilder in the sale of more than 75 residential properties across Texas.</li>
<li>Represented a real estate investment company in its $17 million purchase of a site in Brooklyn, New York.</li>
<li>Represented an asphalt company as seller of multiple properties in Houston, Texas, in connection with asset sale.</li>
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Construction and Development
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<li>Member of team that represents a wellness-focused resort and branded residences scheduled to open in the Allegheny River Valley of western Pennsylvania in 2028.</li>
<li>Represented a renewable energy technology company providing AI-enabled concentrated solar energy for the engineering, procurement and construction of a $90 million commercial-scale development project partially funded by the Department of Energy with a leading Australian energy provider.</li>
<li>Negotiated numerous owner-contractor agreements, architect agreements, consulting agreements and subcontracts. Also developed and implemented standard forms, contracting and procurement procedures.</li>
<li>Represents a national student housing developer in the construction of mixed-use student housing projects and build-to-rent communities in excess of $8 billion.</li>
<li>Represents a large, multicampus health system with respect to the development of medical office buildings located both on and off hospital campuses.</li>
<li>Represented a carwash company in negotiations of multiple owner-contractor construction contracts across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.</li>
<li>Represented an asphalt company in assignment and subcontracting of various Texas Department of Transportation contracts in connection with asset sale.</li>
<li>Reviewed and prepared construction contracts for an ambulatory surgery center.</li>
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Leasing
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<li>Represented a chemical manufacturing tenant in connection with the negotiation of multiple subleases for property located in Houston, Texas.</li>
<li>Represented a pickleball facility in negotiating various leases across north Texas.</li>
<li>Represented an asphalt company as tenant in leaseback connected with asset sale.</li>
<li>Represented a private equity firm as landlord in leases of a rehabilitation and therapy center in central Texas.</li>
<li>Represented a United Kingdom-based equipment dealer in leasing of multiple facilities across Texas.</li>
<li>Represented an oral surgeon in the lease and buildout of an oral surgery center in Houston, Texas.</li>
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Katherine N. Gourley

Katherine N. Gourley

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