ICSC Retail Development & Law Symposium 2021
Several attorneys from Frost Brown Todd’s Real Estate and Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice groups participated in the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) 2021 Retail Development & Law Symposium on April 22 and 23. Covering the OH, KY, IN, MI, and PA regions, the ICSC Symposium brings together leading legal counsel, financial advisors, and other industry stakeholders for an in-depth discussion of retail development trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities.
Christina (Chris) Sprecher*, who leads the firm’s Real Estate Practice, served as chair of the planning committee for this year’s ICSC Symposium and moderated the panel “I Will Survive (and Thrive): Getting Through the Pandemic as a Retailer.” Chris and her team have built a strong reputation in retail and shopping center development, leveraging their deep understanding of the industry into meaningful programming for conference attendees.
In addition, the following individuals (along with the titles of their respective panel presentations) represented Frost Brown Todd at the 2021 ICSC Symposium:
Geoff White, Office Member-in-Charge (Louisville)
Panel: “What Are You Going to Do if Your Loans Come Due?”
Ron Gold, Member
Panel: “Emerging Trends in Bankruptcies Affecting Retail Real Estate”
Frost Brown Todd is a recognized thought leader in the real estate industry. And, with more than 100 attorneys providing focused legal support to developers, department stores, big-box retailers and lenders, our Real Estate team has historic success helping clients negotiate and close the full range of real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and in a number of foreign countries. Learn more.
To learn more about the ICSC’s resources, forthcoming events, and community development initiatives, visit ICSC.com.
Last Year’s ICSC Retail Development & Law Symposium
The following individuals (along with the titles of their respective panel presentations) represented Frost Brown Todd at the 2020 ICSC Symposium held in Columbus, OH, on February 27 and 28:
Kim Amrine, Chief Diversity Officer
Panel: “A Rule Forbidding Bias – Diversity and Legal Ethics”
Geoff White, Office Member-in-Charge (Louisville)
Panel: “Why Lenders Do the Things They Do (And Why Counsel Needs to Care if Bad Things Happen)”
Steve Haughey, Member
Panel: “Recent Environmental Developments Impacting Real Estate Transactions and Commercial/Retail Developments”
Chris Kim Kahn, Member
Panel: “Recent Environmental Developments Impacting Real Estate Transactions and Commercial/Retail Developments”
Eric Landen, Member
Roundtable: “J. Autopilot Leases – Negotiating Single Tenant Leases Ready for Your Savvy 1031 Buyer”
Chris Sprecher, Member
Keynote: “If All Bets Are Off, Where Do We Go from Here,” with Michael Glimcher, CEO of Starwood
*Chris Sprecher has also presented or led roundtable discussions at previous ICSC events, including:
- “If All Bets Are Off, Where Do We Go from Here,” Keynote Speaker, ICSC OKIMP Retail Development & Law Symposium, Columbus, OH (2020)
- “That was Then, This is Now: Dealing with Existing REAs in Today’s Evolving Retail Centers,” Speaker, ICSC OKIMP Retail Development & Law Symposium, Columbus, OH (2019)
- “Outparcel Development: Approvals, Restrictions and Challenges -OH MY!,” Roundtable Leader, ICSC U.S. Law Conference, Orlando, FL (2018)
- “Pop Goes the Retail Shop: Leasing Considerations,” Roundtable Leader, ICSC U.S. Law Conference, San Antonio, TX (2017)
- “The Clock is Ticking! Pop-Up Leasing in an Evolving Retail World,” Speaker, ICSC OKIMP Retail Development & Law Symposium, Columbus, OH (2017)
- “Didn’t See that Coming: Implied Operating Covenants,” Roundtable Leader, ICSC U.S. Law Conference, Hollywood, FL (2016)