Attorney Ryan Shuman has joined Dorsey & Whitney in Southern California as of counsel in the finance and restructuring group. Shuman joins the firm in California while he prepares to relocate to Minneapolis.
Shuman’s practice focuses on commercial finance and real estate finance, with particular emphasis on capital markets transactions, loan origination, workouts, restructurings and related corporate counseling. He represents a range of lenders including life insurance companies, banks and specialty debt funds on loan originations, mezzanine debt financing, loan purchases and sales, post-closing modifications and other servicing matters. Shuman advises clients on acquisition financings, mortgage and mezzanine financings, preferred equity investments, joint ventures, construction financing, bridge loans and troubled-asset matters. He also represents non-profit organizations in connection with leasing matters.
Shuman is admitted in the State of California; he is applying for Minnesota admission. Ryan comes to Dorsey from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and his B.A. from the University of San Diego.
“Ryan has built a strong reputation for guiding clients through sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions across the capital stack,” aid Kenneth Logsdon, the firm’s finance and restructuring practice group co-leader, said. “His deep experience in high-value financing matters further enhances the capabilities of our finance and restructuring and real estate finance teams. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
Shuman added, “Dorsey’s leading finance and restructuring practice and strong national presence were particularly attractive to me. The firm’s platform provides significant opportunities to support my clients’ objectives, and I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to help clients navigate complex business and financing challenges.”
