• Lauren T. Katz works on real estate and environmental matters, assisting in the representation of clients in purchases and sales, joint ventures, loans and commercial leases. Lauren’s work involves drafting and reviewing transactional documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating closing and post-closing activities, and performing environmental reviews in connection with real estate, corporate, and bankruptcy and restructuring transactions.

    Some of Lauren’s most recent work involves drafting and reviewing transaction documents, and conducting environmental and real estate due diligence reviews, for several complex transactions including a multi-state acquisition of 38 bowling centers; and the acquisition of the leasehold interest in New York City’s preeminent sports and entertainment complex, Chelsea Piers, by an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust, for which she also coordinated and oversaw various key aspects of the transaction.

    Lauren also dedicates time to pro bono matters, including assisting a nonprofit organization acquire operational space in Brooklyn and a veteran obtain service-connected benefits.

    Credentials

    Education

    • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2021
      • Notes Editor, Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law
    • B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, Duke University, 2017
      • Phi Beta Kappa
      • Graduation with Distinction

    Bar Admissions

    • New York, 2022

    Focus Areas

  • Perspectives

    • March 07, 2024
      ESG Regulatory and Policy Tracker Update: March 7, 2024
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      Jan. 17, 2024
      Update on New York City Local Law 97: Relaxed Rules Impact the First Compliance Period
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    • Defining Matters
      Jan. 16, 2024
      Kramer Levin Represents Sentinel Capital Partners in Acquisition of Market Performance Group
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    • Defining Matters
      Dec. 19, 2023
      Kramer Levin Advises VICI in Expanded Investment With Existing Partner Chelsea Piers
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    • Articles
      Winter 2023 Issue
      New Rules Under New York City Local Law 97 Provide Building Owners a Small Break
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    • Defining Matters
      Nov. 01, 2023
      Kramer Levin Client Atlantic Street Capital Acquires Brown’s Medical Imaging LLC
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      Oct. 19, 2023
      Kramer Levin Advises VICI in $432.9 Million Acquisition of Bowlero Bowling Centers
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    • Announcements
      Oct. 18, 2023
      Introducing Kramer Levin's ESG Regulatory and Policy Tracker
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    • Client Alerts
      Sept. 26, 2023
      Update on New York City Local Law 97: Proposed Rules Provide Building Owners a Small Break
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    • Defining Matters
      Sept. 07, 2023
      VICI Completes Acquisition of Four Properties in Alberta, Canada in Sale-Leaseback Transaction with Century Casinos, Inc.
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      Aug. 24, 2023
      Kramer Levin Advises VICI in $140 Million Canyon Ranch Mortgage Financing
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      July 27, 2023
      Kramer Levin Advises VICI in Acquisition of Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, MD
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      July 27, 2023
      Kramer Levin Advises VICI in Preferred Equity Investment in Canyon Ranch and Anticipated Mortgage Loan for Canyon Ranch Tucson and Canyon Ranch Lenox
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    • Client Alerts
      June 01, 2023
      The Supreme Court Limits Federal Authority to Regulate Wetlands
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      May 17, 2023
      Kramer Levin Advises VICI in Acquisition of Four Properties in Alberta Canada in Sale-Leaseback Transaction
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    • Client Alerts
      May 17, 2023
      New York City Local Law 97: A Groundbreaking Climate Change Regulation for the Real Estate Industry
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      April 26, 2023
      Compliance With Forthcoming Biometric Laws in New York City
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    • Defining Matters
      Dec. 27, 2022
      Kramer Levin Client VICI Completes Acquisition of Two Casino-and-Hotel Properties in Mississippi
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      May 09, 2022
      Kramer Levin Advises Atlantic Street Capital in Sale of Advancing Eyecare
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      May 03, 2022
      Kramer Levin Advises VICI in $17.2 Billion Acquisition of MGM Growth Properties
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      April 11, 2022
      Kramer Levin Represents Sentinel in Connection With Acquisition of SPL
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      Feb. 24, 2022
      Kramer Levin Client VICI Completes Acquisition of the Venetian Resort’s Real Estate in Las Vegas
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      Dec. 22, 2021
      Kramer Levin Advises Atlantic Street Capital on New Platform Investment in ACIS
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