Jennifer Nellany is a highly experienced real estate attorney with nearly 25 years of expertise in both private practice and in-house legal leadership. She currently serves as a member of the Real Estate Group at Cozen O’Connor in New York City, bringing a strategic and business-oriented approach to complex real estate transactions.

Professional Experience:
➤ General Counsel, Kushner Companies:
Led legal strategy for a diverse national real estate portfolio, including residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and industrial properties. Oversaw all aspects of debt and equity structuring, contract negotiation, and litigation management.
➤ General Counsel & EVP, Tishman Hotel & Realty / Tishman Capital Partners:
Managed legal, regulatory, and compliance functions for a portfolio exceeding $1 billion in assets, covering hotel management, investment advisory, and hedge fund operations.
➤ General Counsel, Morgans Hotel Group & kgb:
Directed legal functions related to hospitality, corporate acquisitions, and intellectual property for prominent brands in the hospitality and information services sectors.
➤ Associate, Am Law 100 Law Firm:
Focused on real estate and corporate matters early in her career, building a strong foundation in transactional and regulatory law.

Education:

➤ B.S. in Accounting – University of Delaware

➤ J.D., Tax Honors Certificate – Rutgers University School of Law

➤ LL.M. in Taxation – New York University School of Law

Expertise:

➤ Real estate acquisitions and dispositions

➤ Hospitality law

➤ Joint ventures and corporate governance

➤ Mergers and acquisitions

➤ Regulatory compliance

➤ Commercial leasing and development

Community Involvement:
Jennifer is committed to advocacy for sarcoma research and awareness. She has served as President of the Board for the Sarcoma Alliance and currently sits on the board of the Sarcoma Foundation of America.