MINNEAPOLIS – November 3, 2025 – Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. is pleased to announce that Will Schumacher and our Creditors’ Remedies team were recognized by the Turnaround Management Association – Minnesota Chapter (TMA) for their work as buyer’s counsel to Trellis Co. in the acquisition of 5 apartment buildings consisting of 56 deeply affordable apartment homes from Perspectives, Inc., a Minnesota-based non-profit corporation that provided programming and housing to at-risk families since 1976. Trellis, in partnership with Missions Inc. Programs, will continue the mission of Perspectives, Inc. by providing affordable, supportive community housing.  Read more.

In 2023, Perspectives discovered that its former officers failed to pay payroll taxes and concealed the nonpayment, resulting in significant tax liabilities. After pursuing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and a debt repayment solution through a sale of its assets, Perspectives sold its assets (including the dozens of affordable apartment homes) to two non-profit buyers, allowing its mission to endure through new non-profit stewards who continue serving the community. The transaction was named “Turnaround of the Year” by TMA, and the Winthrop team was recognized for their involvement at an awards ceremony on October 29, 2025.

MINNEAPOLIS — November 3, 2025. Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. is pleased to welcome eleven new attorneys to the firm:

Edward (“Eddie”) C. Brody joins the firm as an Associate in our Tax Credit Financing & Syndication Practice. He represents developers, owners, and others on affordable housing and other real estate transactions, involving a variety of financing sources, including state and federal tax credits. Eddie received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his B.A., with distinction, from the University of Wisconsin.

Adrian F. Chan joins the firm as an Associate in our Renewable Energy Development & Construction Practice. He represents developers, investors, and lenders in all types of renewable energy projects—from solar and battery-storage transactions, to renewable natural gas—with a focus on project finance, tax equity, and tax credits. Adrian received his J.D. from University of Minnesota Law School, and his B.A. from the University of California – San Diego.

Julie (Seungyeon) Kim joins the firm as an Associate in our Tax Practice. Julie represents clients in federal income tax matters for partnerships, joint ventures, investment fund formations, and mergers and acquisitions. Julie also helps clients maximize tax and economic incentives using tax credits, including the Research & Development tax credit, across diverse industries. She received her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School and her B.A. from Macalester College.

Matthew J. Koop joins the firm as an Associate in our Tax Credit Financing & Syndication Practice. Matthew represents clients in all aspects of tax credit real estate development, with a focus on low-income housing tax credits. He also has experience guiding clients through complex real estate transactions from initial agreements to closing. Matthew received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, and his B.A., with distinction, from the University of Minnesota.

Shayna B. Korsh joins the firm as an Associate in our Tax Credit Financing & Syndication Practice. Shayna represents real estate owners, developers, and tax credit investors in development and financing matters, including the use of tax credits, with a focus on multifamily low-income housing development and finance. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School, and her B.A., with honors, from the University of Michigan.

Zachary M. Kraning joins the firm as an Associate in our Tax Credit Financing & Syndication Practice. Zach represent developers and investors on complex real estate matters, often including the use of federal and state low-income tax credits, tax-exempt bond financing, and other incentive programs. Drawing upon his past experience as an accountant (and training as a CPA), he counsels clients on all aspects of these transactions, from beginning to end. Zach received his J.D. from Washington University School of Law, and his Master of Professional Accountancy and B.B.A. from University of South Dakota.

Diego A. Nevares joins the firm as an Associate in our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Diego represents businesses across a wide range of industries in corporate matters, primarily assisting with acquisitions, dispositions, partnerships, and other offerings. He received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law, and his B.A., cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas.

Mason D. Sargent joins the firm as an Associate in our Renewable Energy Development & Construction Practice. He represents developers, investors, and lenders on a wide range of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, energy storage, and renewable natural gas. His primary focus is representing investors and developers on project financing, often including the utilization of Energy Credits, and the acquisition or sale of existing tax credits. Mason received his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and his B.S. from Northern Arizona University.

Shannon K. Schooley joins the firm as an Associate in our Commercial Lending Practice. Shannon represents banks and other financial institutions of all sizes, business owners, and developers on a wide variety of commercial, construction, real estate, C&I, and other asset-based loans, as well as term loans and syndicated credit facilities. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School, and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Bradley University.

Julia A. Siufi joins the firm as an Associate in our Business & Commercial Litigation Practice. Julia represents businesses of all sizes in connection with a wide variety of corporate disputes, including commercial litigation matters and contract disputes. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, and her B.A. from Bethany Lutheran College.

Janelle R. Walkden joins the firm as an Associate in our Renewable Energy Development & Construction Practice. She represents tax credit buyers and equity investors in all types of renewable energy tax credit deals, from solar and energy storage to renewable natural gas. She received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, and her B.A., cum laude, from Bowling Green State University.