Lori Lustberg Smith
About Lori Lustberg Smith
Lori Lustberg Smith serves as the Managing Editor for Real Estate at Thomson Reuters, bringing over 15 years of experience in private practice and expertise in various real estate sectors. Previously a Partner at Andrews Kurth LLP, she has contributed to the development of legal resources that address market trends and legal changes.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lori Lustberg Smith has served as the Managing Editor for Real Estate at Thomson Reuters since 2015. In this role, she focuses on developing resources that provide real-time legal guidance, aligning with market trends and legal changes. Her work contributes significantly to the Practical Law platform, which is designed to assist legal professionals in navigating complex real estate issues.
Previous Experience at Andrews Kurth LLP
Prior to her current position, Lori Lustberg Smith was a Partner at Andrews Kurth LLP from 2000 to 2017. During her 17 years in Dallas, Texas, she specialized in complex commercial real estate and finance projects. Her extensive experience in private practice enabled her to handle a wide range of legal matters related to real estate.
Education and Expertise
Lori Lustberg Smith earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the SMU Dedman School of Law, where she studied from 1995 to 1998. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Methodist University, obtained between 1990 and 1994. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in real estate financing, due diligence processes, and managing low-income housing tax credit projects.
Real Estate Specializations
Lori Lustberg Smith specializes in various sectors of real estate, including hotels, office spaces, multifamily, mixed-use, industrial, and assisted living properties. Her experience encompasses managing complex joint ventures and navigating the intricacies of real estate financing for both lenders and borrowers. She has over 15 years of experience in these areas, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the real estate market.