IP in focus

The practice of real estate law has undergone tremendous change in the past twenty years. Real estate lawyers now work in increasingly varied transactions, ranging from simple residential house purchases to sophisticated multi-use commercial development projects financed with construction loans, long-term ground leases, mortgage-backed securities, and tax incentives. During this time, real estate has also become a major source of capital in the private and public financial markets. Successful real estate lawyers must now work across a range of disciplines and with other real estate professionals such as title insurers, real estate brokers, and bankers.

In addition, policy makers, academics, the press, and others have become keenly aware of the public costs and social justice issues arising from the intensive development of land resources. There is now great concern about ensuring environmental sustainability, creating affordable housing, preserving historical landmarks, and safeguarding the financial stability of the residential and commercial mortgage market.

In the face of these challenges the Center for Real Estate Studies at New York Law School is one of the leading academic research centers devoted to the study of both the private practice and public regulation of real estate. The Center sponsors conferences, symposia, and continuing legal education programs on these issues and hosts distinguished lawyers and other real estate professionals speaking on developments in the practice of real estate law.

The Center for Real Estate Studies is a leader in developing innovative legal education programs, creating partnerships with leading real estate lawyers in NYC, and better training our students pursuing real estate careers. The Center helps bridge the existing gap between the private practice and academic study of real estate, and is one of the premier places in the country for the study of real estat