Rafe Serouya
About Rafe Serouya
Rafe Serouya is an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, specializing in real estate transactions for a diverse clientele. He has a background in law and finance, with previous experience at several law firms and a legal externship with the New York Attorney General's Office.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Rafe Serouya has been an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP since 2019. In this role, he represents a diverse clientele, including developers, property owners, family offices, and lenders in various real estate transactions. His expertise includes negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial leases and lease amendments specifically tailored for the office, retail, and restaurant sectors.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Arnold & Porter, Rafe Serouya worked at Thompson Hine LLP as an Associate from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Summer Associate at Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP from 2013 to 2014. His early legal experience includes a position as a Legal Intern at Majesco Entertainment in 2012 and an externship at the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York in the Real Estate Finance Bureau.
Education and Expertise
Rafe Serouya holds a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Rutgers University and Rutgers Business School, studying from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in real estate law.
Background in Client Services
Prior to his legal career, Rafe Serouya worked as a Client Services Engineer at Traiana from 2010 to 2011. This role contributed to his understanding of client needs and service delivery, which he applies in his current legal practice.