Shelley Goto practices with the firm's Finance Transactions and Real Estate groups. She primarily represents major financial institutions and CMBS/CME loan servicers in transactions involving securitized and non-securitized loans, including consent issues, assumptions, and modifications, with a particular focus on originations and defeasances.  She has represented many of the largest loan servicers in defeasing thousands of commercial mortgage loans over the course of her career.

Shelley also has extensive experience on all sides of commercial real estate transactions. She represents landlords and tenants in reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, and is frequently engaged to negotiate and document real estate purchase and sale transactions.  Shelley also advises clients on Arizona corporate matters, including advocating for local non-profit organizations in various community and collaborative ventures.

Shelley serves as a Co-Chair of BCLP’s Global Inclusion and Diversity Action Board, guiding and overseeing the priorities of the firm’s affinity groups and I&D initiatives.