Raha Assadi-Lamouki
I became a lawyer to help solve complicated problems.
Contact: P /612.604.6589E /[email protected]
Administrative Contact: Renee Talvitie P /612.604.6705E /[email protected]
Education
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2016
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, B.A., Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance, 2012
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2016
My Approach
I knew, as soon as I first experienced it as a summer associate, that I wanted to do transactional work. I love working with businesses to achieve a goal, to establish and create something new. I help my clients find opportunities that they might not have known existed, or navigate through obscure processes and procedures they might not be familiar with. Listening to my clients, and then really learning and getting into their problem to create a solution, are the best parts of my day.
I also love to cook – but I really wish I could be an amazing Iranian chef like my mom. I am conversant in Farsi, and jump at the chance to speak it when I can.
Practice Areas
Practicing Commercial Lending
My Experience
I represent banking and other financial institutions in a range of matters covering all aspects of the lending process, including traditional secured and unsecured revolving credit and term loans, syndicated loans, construction and real estate financing, and transactions involving federal and state tax credits.
Representative Matters
- Real Estate and Construction Lending – Represented lending institutions in a variety of commercial financing and real estate projects
- Low Income Tax Credits – Represented lending institutions in low income, mixed-income, senior housing, and assistant living housing projects
- Historic Tax Credits – Acted as counsel to lenders funding projects that are receiving state and national historic tax credits and investor funding via the tax credits, including the rehabilitation of various historic buildings throughout the country
- New Markets Tax Credits – Represented lending institutions in projects involving new markets tax credits, including bringing a grocery store in a food dessert neighborhood, the first grocery store in that neighborhood
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch
Banking and Finance Law, 2023-2025
Rising Star
IFLR1000 United States, 2020
Also experienced in
Real Estate Finance
Honors & Awards
The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch
Banking and Finance Law, 2023-2025
Real Estate Law, 2024-2025
Up & Coming Attorney
Minnesota Lawyer, 2020
Rising Star
IFLR1000 United States, 2020, 2022
Associations & Memberships
NAIOP Community Enhancement Committee
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Young Professionals Board