Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for real estate law, Holly advised on tax credit syndication involving tax structuring for credit-oriented transactions, as well as technical tax issues related to credit syndication and compliance. She negotiated financing and tax structures, partnership agreements and exit strategies for syndicated investment vehicles.
In addition, Holly counseled clients on various subsidy and tax credit programs. She advised on HUD programs such as RAD, replacement housing factor funds, Section 202, 231, 221(d)(4) and 223(a)(7) loans, and mark to market financing.
Holly was known for her ability to understand and analyze complex tax and underwriting issues and to apply new or changing areas of the law to the deal at hand. She thrived in balancing and resolving the complicated challenges inherent in transactions that support critical community development, and felt personal satisfaction in serving clients that help the community at large and people in need.
Holly solved the often difficult task of fitting together the pieces of deal structure puzzles, helping clients by spotting and mitigating potential problems and risk. A valued negotiator, Holly listened to her clients’ objectives and positions them to realize mutually beneficial resolutions.
She was a frequent speaker on topics involving affordable housing and community development issues, including low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits and new markets tax credits.
Professional and Community Involvement
Governing Committee, ABA Forum on Affordable Housing
Secretary, CAHS Education Foundation
Adjunct Professor, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, transactional practice
Member, Columbus Bar Association Real Property Section
Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing & Community Development Law
Former Board Member, Creative Living
Former Board Member, Make a Wish Foundation, Central Ohio
Volunteer, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Central Ohio
Co-Chair, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light the Night, 2018
Former Board Member, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light the Night Executive Challenge, Central Ohio, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
Honors
The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2025