L U I L A W

CREATIVE COUNSEL

L Y D I A S L U I

With over a decade of legal experience, I focus my practice in the areas of commercial real estate and general business transactions. Applying a strategic and client service-oriented approach, I advise individuals, for-profit and non-profit businesses, developers, lenders, investors, sellers, purchasers, landlords, and tenants on all aspects of real estate and related business matters, including acquisitions, development, construction, financing, leasing, and divestment. As a small business owner myself, I strive to be a seamless partner with my clients through an in-depth understanding of their unique business objectives and directly collaborating with them to achieve their goals.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Represented national and international institutional lenders in the financing and development of solar and wind energy projects nationwide, totaling over $1.5 billion and providing more than 600 MV of renewable energy.
Represented a national retailer in the leasing and development of three 1,000,000+ square foot distribution centers in various locations nationwide, totaling more than $330 million.
Represented a national lender in the financing and development of a multifamily housing project involving historic tax credits and municipal bond financing totaling $32 million.
Represented a national energy corporation in connection with real estate matters.
Represented a regional grocery chain in the expansion, acquisition, and development of new stores in new markets.
Represented national lenders in various development and construction projects throughout the Midwest.
Represented a local Minnesota-based retailer in a nationwide expansion and acquisition campaign.
Represented a national home builder in land assembly and development in Minnesota.
Advised small businesses and nonprofits regarding general transactional matters.
Represented a pro bono client in divorce / dissolution proceedings.

PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate

Acquisition and divestment
Commercial leasing
Due diligence review and risk analysis
Lending
Real estate development
Title/survey review and clearance

General Business Transactions

Compliance matters
Due diligence review and risk analysis
Employment contracts
Entity formation
Legal research
Policies and procedures

EDUCATION

William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law), JD, magna cum laude
University of Minnesota, MA, Educational Psychology, Counselor Education Program - Clinical Mental Health
University of Southern California, MM, Violin Performance
University of Michigan, BM, Violin Performance

ADMISSIONS

Minnesota
California

RECOGNITION & CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Volunteer for the Mapping Prejudice Project at the University of Minnesota
Copy Editor for the Asian American Psychologist, Asian American Psychological Association
MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist
CALI Award in Art, Cultural Heritage, and the Law
Governing Member and Past Board Member of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations, University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Twice honored as a North Star Lawyer by the MSBA for providing 50 hours or more of legal services in a calendar year to low income people without expectation of fee

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Digital Piracy Update, 1 INTELL. PROP. RES. SERIES 225 (2009)