Mandy Shavinsky handles a wide array of complex real estate matters with an emphasis on commercial finance, loan workouts, real estate transactions and real estate development. She has provided advice to national, regional and local homebuilders and developers in connection with mixed-use projects and high-rise resort, condominium and condominium hotel developments. Mandy has been extensively involved with both buyers and sellers in the purchase and disposition of hotels, casinos, retail developments and undeveloped land. In the current economic climate, clients turn to Mandy for her expertise in all matters pertaining to distressed real estate developments, including high-rise condominium projects.
Representative Matters
Real Estate
- Extensive involvement with development of CityCenter, an unparalleled master-planned mixed-use project spearheaded by casino giant MGM Mirage
- Advised national bank on foreclosure issues and legal issues associated with the transition of sales and operation of a $180,000,000 high-rise condominium project
- Represented purchaser in $500,000,000 acquisition of undeveloped casino site and subsequent plans for high-end, mixed-use development
Legislation
- Instrumental in drafting Assembly Bill 431, now Chapter 116B of the Nevada Revised Statutes, which addresses the creation, structure and operation of condominium hotels; the first legislation of its kind in the United States
Education
- The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., with honors, 2000)
- University of Nevada at Reno (B.A., with high distinction, 1996)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Nevada
- Real Estate Section, Executive Committee
- Subcommittee on Common Interest Ownership and Condominium Hotel Act
- Subcommittee on Legislative Issues
- Real Estate Section, Executive Committee
- Clark County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Commercial Real Estate Workouts and Remedies: Broken Condos, Presenter, Law Seminars International (November 2009)
- Loan Workouts, A Strong Alternative, Author, Nevada Business magazine (November 2008)
Professional Recognition & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2009-2012); Land Use & Zoning Law (2012)
- Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Real Estate - Rising Stars Edition (2010-2011)
Community Involvement
- C.A.S.A. Foundation, Board of Trustees
Other Professional Experience
- Glaser Weil Fink Jacobs Howard Avchen & Shapiro LLP, Partner (2008-2011)
- Snell & Wilmer, Partner (2007-2008), Associate (2004-2006)
- Gordon & Silver, Ltd., Associate (2000-2004)
