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Linda E. Lindman is an Adjunct Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she teaches Real Estate Transactions & the Law, a course jointly offered by the Business & Society Program and the Chen Institute of Real Estate Finance. She combines her academic role with a distinguished legal career at CBRE, Inc., the world’s leading real estate services company.
Education:
- J.D., Harvard Law School
- B.A. in Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania
Her research and professional interests focus on real estate transactions, negotiation strategies, business law, dispute resolution, and advancing women in real estate. She is particularly known for her expertise in complex deal structuring, bankruptcies, and flexible workspace agreements. Her teaching and corporate training emphasize practical negotiation skills and effective communication in high-stakes business environments.
Linda Lindman has been a plenary speaker and lecturer at institutions including Harvard Law School, Marist College, and FIT. She serves on the faculty of multiple CBRE leadership and training programs, where she has developed dozens of educational and interactive programs that are integral to the organization's culture. Her work bridges legal rigor with strategic business insight, making her a valuable contributor to both academic and corporate settings.
Professional Recognition & Activities:
- Expert in negotiation and complex real estate transactions
- Trainer and mentor at CBRE and external institutions
- Speaker on contract drafting, negotiation, and leadership
- Developer of corporate educational programming
She began her legal career as a litigator at Cahill Gordon & Reindel before transitioning to transactional real estate law. She was a real estate partner at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and served as general counsel for a boutique real estate firm later acquired by CBRE. Her career reflects a deep commitment to integrating legal expertise with business decision-making and education.
Laboratories, Teams, and Programs:
Linda Lindman is actively involved with CBRE’s internal training and leadership development teams, contributing to programs focused on negotiation excellence and professional advancement. She also collaborates with NYU Stern’s Chen Institute of Real Estate Finance and the Business & Society Program, aligning academic instruction with real-world industry challenges.
