Stella Oruruo

Attorney

Stella Oruruo
312.491.4402
312.491.4402

Commitment to Clients and Communities

I feel grateful to have found a firm that blends my excitement for real estate with my passion for community development and improvement. As an attorney, I want to dedicate my practice to guiding mission driven people and organizations through the complex legal environment that surrounds us to make a positive impact on communities. I consider it a privilege to be able to begin my legal career at Applegate, and work alongside others who share my desire to improve living conditions nationwide.

Career Overview

Current Focus: Upon graduating from law school in 2025, I joined Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, where my practice consists of supporting teams representing developers, investors, and lenders in a variety of affordable housing and community development deals. During law school, I had the opportunity to explore the real estate world as a summer associate in “big law” by assisting with several affordable housing projects.

Highlights:

At Loyola, I founded and was the 2023-2024 President of the Real Estate and Construction Law Society, where I led the board and grew a membership base by hosting educational and networking events for both students and attorneys.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Goldie Initiative and CREW Chicago

 

Our attorneys have a passion for helping our clients reclaim and re-invigorate neighborhoods and cities. We represent developers, tax credit syndicators, investors, tax-exempt community development organizations and public housing authorities. They trust us to get the job done–please come talk with us to learn why you should too.

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