August 10, 2026
Nine Willkie attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers, an annual guide to the top real estate practitioners worldwide.
The following Willkie honorees were recognized for their leadership and accomplishments in complex real estate transactions:
- Daniel Backer, partner in the Real Estate Department
- John A. Bain, partner in the Real Estate Department
- Jennifer A. Coffey, partner in the Real Estate Department
- Aimee M. Contreras-Camua, counsel in the Real Estate Department
- David C. Drewes, Co-Chair of the Real Estate Department
- Melissa Fischetti, partner in the Real Estate Department
- Karen Lorang, partner in the Real Estate Department
- Misty M. Sanford, Chair, Real Estate – West Coast
- Carly Glover Saviano, Co-Chair of the Real Estate Department and Chair of the Real Estate Equities Group
Willkie’s Real Estate Department leverages its industry experience and multi-disciplinary approach to advise clients on every deal aspect, regardless of structure, size, location or property type. In addition to market-leading real estate equity investor capabilities, Willkie has a premier real estate finance practice representing institutional lenders, debt funds and investors.
View the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide here.