Les Dowgier
Attorney at Law
New York
NY, NJ
About
Experience working within AmLaw 50 law firm, boutique firm, as well as acting as in-house counsel on transactions ranging from $500,000 to over $1 Billion.
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Work History
EquityZen Inc.
Consulting Counsel
Dec 2017 - Jan 2019
Represented and advised startups and small businesses on a wide range of corporate, business and intellectual property matters, including all aspects of entity formation, corporate governance, compensation, trademark registration and general operations. Drafted and reviewed organizational, corporate governance and operating documents, as well service contracts and financing documents.
Lucosky Brookman
Associate
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Represented investment firms and institutional lenders in a range of complex corporate and financing transactions, including secured and unsecured commercial lending, revolving credit facilities, and investments in private equity markets. Provided ongoing counsel to institutional lenders, funds and other financial services firms on a wide range of regulatory, enforcement and transactional issues.
Dehart Place LLC
Consulting In-House Counsel
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Facilitated relationships with lenders and equity investors, negotiated terms of financing, drafted residential and retail leases, vendor agreements and other legal documents. Managed legal and business operations of family-owned real estate business. Negotiated the purchase of properties and managed financial records. Interacted with state and local government agencies.
Dechert LLP
Associate
May 2014 - Dec 2016
Represented large banks, including Bank of America, Barclays, JPMorgan and Citigroup in the origination of mortgage and mezzanine debt secured by commercial, hospitality and residential properties. Drafted loan documents, conducted due diligence, title review and extensive lease review. Represented KKR and LNR Property in CMBS transactions.
Dehart Place LLC
General Counsel
Jan 2011 - May 2014
Facilitated relationships with lenders and equity investors, negotiated terms of financing, drafted residential and retail leases, vendor agreements and other legal documents. Managed legal and business operations of family-owned real estate business. Negotiated the purchase of properties and managed financial records. Interacted with state and local government agencies.