Debra Kleban
312.491.3323
dkleban@att-law.com
PRACTICE:
Debbie Kleban concentrates her practice in the area of affordable housing and community development and finance. She has significant experience with various federal, state and local loan and grant programs utilized for the rehabilitation or new construction of multi-family housing, including housing for families, the elderly, the homeless and individuals with special needs. Debbie's practice includes the representation of developers, investors and lenders involved with projects which utilize the syndication of low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits and new markets tax credits. Debbie is also actively involved in HOPE VI mixed-finance transactions representing developers, investors and public agencies.
RELEVANT ACTIVITIES:
Debbie is a member of the Chicago Bar Association's Real Property Committee and the American Bar Association's Forum on Affordable Housing. She is also a member of the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association and Illinois Housing Council.
ADMISSION TO PRACTICE:
State of Illinois
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Schiff Hardin & Waite, 1995 – 1998
Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, 1998 – present
EDUCATION:
The George Washington University - National Law Center,
J.D., with high honors, 1995
Member, Order of the Coif
University of Michigan, B.A., 1992