Melissa Kaufman has been practicing as a real estate lawyer since 2000, with an emphasis on commercial development, acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing. She believes in creative solutions and helping clients adapt to changing economic climates. She is committed to developing long-term client relationships based on close collaboration and achieving results.
Education & Affiliations
Ms. Kaufman earned a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona, summa cum laude. Ms. Kaufman is a member of the American, Colorado, Utah, California and Los Angeles County Bar Associations.
Prior to founding Ventus Law, Melissa was a senior real estate associate with the international law firm, Hogan & Hartson LLP (now Hogan Lovells), where she was part of the regional and U.S. real estate practice groups.