Shelby J. Morgan

Skilled and strategic counsel for our commercial real estate deal

Our company recently engaged Shelby J. Morgan at Kirkland & Ellis to handle the acquisition of a multi-use commercial property in Houston. While we initially sought counsel for the real estate transaction, the deal quickly evolved to include complex corporate structuring elements. Shelby’s ability to navigate both the real estate due diligence and the intricate corporate and M&A aspects was impressive, especially given her relatively short time in practice. Her recognition in those specific fields by Best Lawyers was clearly well-earned. She was proactive in identifying potential zoning issues and crafted a purchase agreement that protected our interests while keeping the deal on track. Her explanations were clear, and she made us feel like a priority client. The only slight drawback was that during the final 48-hour negotiation push, response times to emails could stretch a few hours, which added to our anxiety. However, this was a minor point in an otherwise excellent experience. Her foundational education at South Texas College of Law Houston seems to have given her a very practical, Texas-market-focused approach. We would confidently recommend Shelby for sophisticated transactions that sit at the intersection of her recognized practice areas.