Rachel J. Lewis
Rachel Lewis is a trusted advisor to institutional owners, investors, investment managers, large banks, and corporate end users in commercial real estate (CRE) transactions across the United States. Leveraging her deep understanding of market trends, Rachel delivers strategic guidance to clients in dynamic sectors, including energy-adjacent industries, telecommunications, data centers, and infrastructure. Her practice centers on redeploying and repositioning client assets to meet the evolving demands of the real estate industry.
Rachel counsels clients on the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, and financing of a diverse array of commercial property types, including multifamily housing, office buildings, industrial and fulfillment complexes, healthcare facilities, retail centers, mixed-use projects, and vacant land parcels. Her proficiency extends to refinancing, multistate portfolio transactions, and negotiating complex large-scale developments. She regularly represents both lenders and borrowers in real estate finance transactions, including secured lending arrangements and development financings.
Rachel’s commitment to community service and pro bono work is an integral part of who she is. Prior to attending law school, Rachel taught seventh-grade English and social studies in the School District of Philadelphia through Teach for America. She presently serves as a board member of nonprofit Rebuilding Together Philadelphia (RTP). Rachel also has experience representing clients in complex ground lease development projects—including advising the country’s largest developer of student housing—and structuring leasing and subleasing arrangements for real estate operating companies and corporate users.
