Yelky Perez
About Yelky Perez
Yelky Perez is an Associate who advises clients in the mortgage market on business transactions involving significant mortgage portfolios. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Baruch College and a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School, and has experience working in various legal and technical roles.
Current Role at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Yelky Perez serves as an Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he counsels clients in the mortgage market, focusing on the purchase, sale, and financing of businesses with significant mortgage portfolios. He represents clients in substantial whole loan and servicing rights acquisition, sale, and financing transactions. His expertise in this area contributes to the firm's reputation in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Yelky Perez earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Public Affairs with a minor in Journalism from Baruch College, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He then pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) degree at Rutgers Law School, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both public policy and legal principles, enhancing his ability to navigate complex legal issues in the mortgage market.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Yelky Perez gained diverse professional experience in various legal and technical positions. He worked as a Summer Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP in 2019 and again in 2020. His experience also includes serving as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Esther Salas at the U.S. District Court in 2019, and as a Legal Assistant at FisherBroyles, LLP from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he held positions as an IT Support Technician at Telecom Italia Information Technology and as a Senior Legal Assistant at Her Justice.
Teaching and Mentorship
Yelky Perez contributed to the academic community as an MSP Teaching Fellow at Rutgers Law School from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he engaged with students and supported their learning, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship in the legal field. His involvement in teaching reflects his dedication to fostering the next generation of legal professionals.