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Sean Tate

SuperLawyers.com 2024 Rising Stars

Sean represents clients in complex transactional matters, with a focus on corporate structuring and securities law. He has extensive experience in private equity fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and business strategy matters. His clients include industry leaders in real estate, public administration, private equity, technology, and sports.

Partner + CEO

  • In addition to his extensive experience advising small and mid-cap companies across the country, Sean acts as General Counsel to a county public health system, a $500M private equity fund focused on hospitality acquisitions, and a $1B private equity fund focused on Class A multifamily development.

    Education

    • University of Texas School of Law, J.D. (2014)

    • University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Plan 1 – Honors

    Memberships & Associations

    • Board of Directors, Casoro Group Education Foundation

    • Board of Directors, Golden SEEDS Community Development Corporation

    • Board of Directors, Dallas Golf Initiative

    • Commissioner, City of Dallas Landmark Commission (2016–2018)

Lauren Valente

Lauren represents public and private companies, small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout all phases of their development, including formation and structuring, equity arrangements, corporate governance, intellectual property, insurance and employment matters. She is also experienced in mergers and acquisition, sales, and partnerships. Lauren also has extensive experience in real estate and municipal/zoning matters.

Managing Partner

  • Lauren represents clients engaged in a variety of industries, including technology, financial services and real estate. She is admitted to practice law in New York, California and Texas.

    Lauren served as general counsel to a global tech-based recruiting company. She also gained significant experience as part of Cullen & Dykman’s Banking and Financial Services Practice, specializing in Commercial Real Estate Finance.

    Education

    • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D. (2005)

    • Penn State University, B.A.

    Memberships & Associations

    • State Bar of New York

    • State Bar of California

    • State Bar of Texas

Leslie Watkins

Leslie Watkins focuses on real property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and other large- and small-scale real estate development. She represents clients in real estate transactions, including the development, acquisition and disposition of shopping centers, retail developments, multifamily developments, and office projects.

Senior of Counsel

  • Leslie also drafts and negotiates operating agreements, declarations, reciprocal easement and protective covenants agreements, ground leases and build-to-suit leases, in Texas and nationally.

    Experience

    • Special Counsel, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton (2019–present)

    • Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright (2017–2019)

    • Senior Counsel, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan (2015–2017)

    • Attorney, Koons Real Estate Law (2013–2014)

    • Attorney, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan (2005–2012)

    • Attorney, J.C. Penney Company (2001–2005)

    Education

    • University of Texas School of Law, J.D. (1999)

    • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, B.S., Aeronautical Studies (1990)

Chuck Woods

Attorney

Charles Woods earned his J.D. from SMU in 1988. He provided valuable assistance during a federal jury trial of the first lender liability case in Texas. He directed research on “Bankruptcy Code Section 365” and was selected for the Moot Court team and Board. He has 30+ years of concurrent experience in Real Estate Litigation and general practice matters.

  • Chuck Woods has over 30 years of experience representing business and real estate clients throughout Texas, with a focus on commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters. Chuck provided valuable assistance during the first lender liability case in Texas - a federal jury trial.

    In addition to his extensive experience as a trial attorney, Chuck has served as Chairman of the National Affairs Committee of the Irving Chamber of Commerce, and as a board member of the Dallas Symphony.

    Education:

    • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law - J.D. (1988)

    • University of Chicago – Masters of Business Administration (1980)

    Memberships & Associations:

    • TEXAS STATE BAR 1988

    • Served on the State Bar Lawyer Grievance Committee.

    • FEDERAL - NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS - 1988

    • FEDERAL - EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS - 1988

    • FEDERAL - WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS - 1990

Attorney

Vincent Brodbeck

Vincent focuses his practice on Federal tax law, working closely with businesses and owners to achieve their objectives while ensuring tax efficiency and compliance. He represents clients at all stages of a business’ lifecycle, including formations, reorganizations, mergers & acquisitions, and sales or dissolutions. He has also advised clients on the tax aspects of investments in Opportunity Zones, conservations easements, and 1031 exchanges.

  • EDUCATION

    Boston University, School of Law
    Master of Laws (LLM), Taxation

    Boston University, School of Law
    Juris Doctorate, Intellectual Property and Tax Law

    Vanderbilt University
    Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy/Cognitive Neuroscience


    MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

    Certified Equity Professional
    Santa Clara University (2020)

Megan Stewart

COO

Megan joined the team at Tate Legal Counsel, P.C. in 2019 as a Legal Administrative Assistant. Her hard work and dedication soon became an invaluable asset for the firm, earning her first promotion to Paralegal. Now she serves as our Chief Operations Officer where she is responsible for facilities planning, HR, accounting, budget planning, and management. Additionally, she manages the IT department to implement the firm’s policies, procedures, and programs, to better serve the requirements of the firm’s attorneys.

  • Alongside her role as Chief Operations Officer, Megan is the Senior Paralegal working primarily in the areas of corporate and securities law, where she manages formation of corporate entities, SEC compliance, and related corporate matters. Megan is also in charge of client on boarding, billing and invoicing, and a variety of back-office duties. Megan believes that it doesn’t matter what hat you’re wearing — you roll up your sleeves, extend a hand to whoever might need it and jump into the trenches with the team.

Our TLG Flex Group is designed to be agile and adaptable to changing client needs and shifting workloads within the firm. They may be composed of attorneys with a range of different practice areas, such as corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, or tax law, among others.