Rita D'Agostino

Experience

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  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

  May 1987 - Aug 1989

  Regional Attorney (Division of Bank Supervision)

  • Researched, prepared and presented legal opinions related to commercial law and federal statutes including the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Federal Reserve Act and the Bank Holding Company Act.• Drafted notices of charges, of director and officer removal action, and banking-related motions and documentation.

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  Resolution Trust Corporation/FDIC

  Aug 1989 - Nov 1992

  Section Chief – Senior Attorney (Division of Liquidation)

  • Researched, prepared and presented legal opinions related to commercial law and federal statutes including the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Federal Reserve Act and the Bank Holding Company Act.• Drafted notices of charges, of director and officer removal action, and banking-related motions and documentation. • Oversaw and managed outside counsel regarding a variety of legal cases involving failed banks.• Managed legal audit team responsible for legal review of certain failed banks assets and liabilities. Show less

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  D'Agostino Law Offices

  Nov 1992 - Jun 1995

  Sole Proprietor

  • Founded and managed private law firm that specialized in commercial and residential real estate clients, as well as those with general corporate law matters.

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  The Breggin Law Firm, PC

  Jun 1995 - May 1998

  Attorney

  • Acted as corporate attorney and commercial real estate specialist, covering corporate formation, trademark review and filing, and real estate financing, title, transfers, surveys and commitments.

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  Polsinelli Shalton & Welte, PC

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2001

  Counsel (Commerical Real Estate)

  • Oversaw, drafted and reviewed documents covering commercial real estate purchases, sales, leasing and developments, including drafting or reviewing commercial vendor contracts and partnership agreements.

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  RED Development, LLC

  Jul 2001 - Jul 2010

  Vice President/General Counsel

  • Member of executive team of company ranked “fastest growing business” in the Kansas City area in 2006 by Ingram’s Magazine. Documented 3,275% growth from 2000-2006.• Provided owners and senior management with effective advice on company legal affairs, risk management and company strategies and implementation.• Acted as legal counsel and facilitator for commercial development team that opened 18 retail and mixed-use shopping centers with 19M square feet and closed 75 real estate transactions. Aided in all aspects of corporate governance with a $15M annual gross revenue stream.• Directed and oversaw outside counsel, proposed and implemented new insurance programs saving $1.5M annually, settled $5M in lawsuits saving company resources and additional legal fees.• Negotiated and drafted investor operating agreements and loan documents totaling over $150M.• Managed in-house legal staff of five comprised of an attorney, paralegals and administrative staff. • Supervised company’s record retention program and certain employment law matters.• Responsible for ensuring all corporate entities periodic filing requirements are met under various state corporation laws. Show less

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  Rita D'Agostino, Esquire

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2014

  Attorney/Solo Practitioner

  • Principal at firm aiding individuals and corporations with legal matters. Responsible for planning, directing, implementing, budgeting and monitoring activities essential to the day-to-day functions and all decision-making for business operations. • Administered and managed legal and contractual aspects of retail and mixed-use commercial real estate developments and redevelopment projects. • Evaluated program strategies for financing, design and construction, budget/equity structure, due diligence, marketing, risk management, government approval processes, lease/purchase reviews and made recommendations to clients. Show less

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  Polsinelli PC

  Mar 2014 - May 2015

  Counsel

  • Provided outside general counsel services to a variety of real estate development companies.• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated commercial transaction documents including contracts, real estate sales and acquisitions, leasing, and financial lending transactions.• Minimize clients’ exposure to risk and liability through careful review of federal and state laws.

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  Spencer Fane LLP

  May 2015 - Jan 2018

  Of Counsel

  • Outside General Counsel to a variety of developers and franchisees resolving company legal issues including commercial transactions, litigation, mergers/acquisitions, corporate, trademarks, finance, construction and real estate. • Represent a variety of owners, sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants with respect to partnerships and retail, multifamily, office and industrial transactions. Collaborate with multiple commercial vendors on projects including general service providers, engineers, architects, contractors, and accountants. • Provide vision and counsel in guiding corporate and business development opportunities from conception through completion, including drafting partnerships agreements.• Oversee a variety of corporate legal issues including intellectual property, litigation, risk management, employment and corporate governance. Show less

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  Elevate Development, LLC

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  Partner
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  Opus Development Company, L.L.C.

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2022

  Director, Real Estate Development
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  QTS Data Centers

  Feb 2022 - now

  Deputy General Counsel, VP