$1 million in funding
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$382k raised
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120+ Columbus kids
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Harlan R.

Treasurer

Biography

Columbus Jewish Foundation President Harlan R. is a partner with the law firm of Partner of Frost Brown Todd, and in his practice assists clients in real estate transactions and structured finance including the acquisition of land acquisitions, joint venture formations, development and leasing for office, hotel, retail and shopping centers. He represents lenders in complex, multi-state workouts, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure and foreclosure of real estate-secured loans, loan modifications and loan origination for permanent and construction financings, as well as mezzanine financing. Harlan has extensive experience in debtor-in-possession financing and performs real estate-related counseling in corporate bankruptcies and reorganizations. Harlan was recognized as a leading figure in Banking and Finance Law by Best Lawyers in America 2021, and the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers named him a Lawyer of the Year – a significant honor, as only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community receives this accolade. Harlan additionally received recognition this year for his work in the field of real estate from The Legal 500 United States 2021 and 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers. Mr. Robins is a member of the Collections Committee of the Columbus Museum of Art, and a member of Counsellors of Real Estate, a national honor society for real estate attorneys.