Prior to joining the firm Heather served as counsel at an international law firm where she gained extensive experience representing institutional clients in financing transactions, including senior and mezzanine lending, construction lending and preferred equity arrangements. Heather's clients have included private equity funds, foreign and domestic banks, investment banks and other institutional investors. Additionally, Heather has significant experience advising lenders and investors in connection with the financing and refinancing of loan facilities secured by hospitality and lodging portfolios.