Andrea Austin

Andrea Austin is a shareholder based in Denver whose practice centers on sports facility development and complex real estate matters. She advises public entities and professional sports teams on the planning, negotiation, and delivery of arenas, stadiums, and practice facilities across multiple leagues. Her work includes lease structures, development agreements, and community benefit arrangements, as well as guidance on mixed-use projects and public-private partnerships. She works closely with architects, engineers, and consultants to align legal frameworks with design schedules, financing plans, and construction realities across nationwide projects.

Andrea earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Marquette University Law School, along with an M.G.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was named a Sweeney Scholar. She also holds a B.A., with distinction, from Stanford University. Her academic background supports a detailed, disciplined approach to transactions that combine legal, financial, and operational considerations for large-scale developments.

Andrea’s experience spans professional sports venue projects nationwide, including facilities for NBA, MLB, NFL, MiLB, and USL organizations. She regularly counsels clients on public-private partnership structures and the delivery of university housing, transportation, and energy district projects. Clients rely on her to manage negotiations from acquisition through stabilization, renovation, and long-term operations. Her role often involves coordinating stakeholders, advising governing bodies, and ensuring agreements support long-term viability, compliance obligations, and successful project delivery for complex developments.

Through her practice, Andrea Austin provides strategic guidance that balances development goals with long-term community and operational needs. She is known for clear communication, careful drafting, and practical problem-solving. Her work reflects a commitment to helping clients complete complex projects efficiently while navigating regulatory requirements, stakeholder interests, and evolving market demands.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Wisconsin State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado
• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Master of Global Affairs (MGA)
• Stanford University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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