Seyfarth Recruits Chicago Real Estate Partner Rice-Gonzalez

July 9, 2026 - 04:38

Kristin Rice-Gonzalez has joined Seyfarth Shaw as a partner in the firm's corporate department, based in its Chicago office. The firm confirmed the move on Wednesday.

Rice-Gonzalez brings extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, focusing on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing. Her practice also covers joint ventures and development work for a range of clients, including institutional investors, developers, and corporate users. She arrives from her previous role at a major law firm, where she spent several years building a reputation for handling complex, high-value property deals.

The addition strengthens Seyfarth's real estate capabilities in the Midwest, a key market for the firm. Seyfarth's corporate department has been actively expanding its bench in recent months, particularly in transactional practices that support its client base in the real estate and financial services sectors. Rice-Gonzalez's background aligns with the firm's strategy to provide integrated legal services across property, finance, and corporate law.

Her appointment reflects ongoing demand for seasoned real estate attorneys who can navigate shifting market conditions. With interest rates and property valuations in flux, clients increasingly seek lawyers who can structure deals that balance risk and opportunity. Rice-Gonzalez is expected to work closely with Seyfarth's existing real estate group to serve both new and longstanding clients.