Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
South Orange, New Jersey
J.D., 1997
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.G.S., 1993
Bar Admissions
Michigan
New Jersey
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Banking and Finance Attorney
As counsel on Varnum’s Banking and Finance Practice Team, Susan advises lenders and borrowers on commercial financing transactions, including loan origination, documentation, restructuring, and workouts. With nearly three decades of experience, she handles commercial real estate, asset-based, equipment, and business loans, including SBA financing and syndicated transactions. As part of her SBA practice, she is certified as designated counsel for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program.
Susan also represents developers, property owners, and investors in commercial real estate matters, advising on property acquisitions and sales, financing, development, and leasing. Her work includes negotiating purchase agreements and commercial leases.
Beyond her finance and real estate practice, Susan counsels businesses on corporate matters, including formation, acquisitions and divestitures, and shareholder agreements.
Experience
Represented borrowers, with locations in the United States and Canada, in connection with a syndicated secured credit facility, featuring multiple revolving and term loan facilities with letter of credit sublimits.
Represented borrower in a multi-bank acquisition financing transaction, involving senior and subordinated debt positions.
Representation of lender, as administrative agent, in syndicated $120,000,000 secured term loan facility, secured by multiple owner-occupied locations in multiple states.
Represented lead lender in a multi-bank acquisition financing transaction featuring a revolving loan facility with a swing line and a term loan.
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan, Arts and Communication Entertainment and Sports Law and Probate Law Sections