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Sara Barli Herald

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Area of Focus: Real Estate, Affordable Housing
Sara Barli Herald
Partner
305-350-7232
  • OVERVIEW
  • EXPERIENCE
  • INSIGHTS
  • CREDENTIALS
  • PRACTICES
GET TO KNOW SARA

Sara Barli Herald is a Partner whose in-depth experience spans public-private partnerships (P3), affordable housing and tax credit, real estate, banking, commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations. Her background as a C-level executive in seven verticals enables her to assist her clients in crafting creative solutions to complex business transactions, particularly those that involve the public sector.

Over the past two decades Sara has been committed to optimizing companies and advancing communities with vision and leadership – working across the for-profit, non-profit, and public sectors. Sara has significant experience in leading non-profit organizations as a CEO, Board Member, and consulting strategic partner. Sara has been the recipient of many awards, among them, the American Red Cross Sara Hopkins Spectrum Award for Community Service and the Athena Award for Outstanding Business Woman.

Q & A
How does your past P3 experience compliment the Firm’s Government Relations practice?
Public-Private Partnerships are rarely handled in a conventional manner. My experience brings together key legal disciplines found in these complex transactions. I call it the "three legged stool" merging real estate, corporate and government relations. My value lies in being well-versed within these three practices. I believe my legal experience compliments the depth of sophistication found in the Firm's P3 work.
How does your experience as a former C-level executive benefit your legal clients?
I have been in my client’s shoes and understand the pressures that can potentially keep my clients up at night. My 20 plus year history as a C-suite executive has given me invaluable and nuanced insights into the core functions of varied business structures. I use this firsthand experience to craft solutions to challenging business issues.
Describe your passions outside of the office.
Children. I have provided extensive pro-bono hours addressing systems of care for social services and child welfare. My love for marginalized children permeates throughout my career. I have either worked or volunteered for every major system in Florida addressing the needs of children.

I was a proud foster parent for thirteen years and will continue to endeavor towards creating systems that help young people actualize their potential.
EXPERIENCE
Experience
Investment in 28-Acre Miami Worldcenter Block E Mixed Use Development
Representation of New York-based developer as co-counsel in the negotiation of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, Development Agreement, and Construction, Operation, Restrictions and Reciprocal Easement Agreement related to the $43 million acquisition of Miami Worldcenter Block E. The firm also served...
Experience
Relocation of Non-Profit Organizations
Representation of 13 Pista LLC, an entity led by a prominent Argentine developer, in the negotiation of a long-term ground lease for the relocation of an accessible school for disabled children and two housing facilities for foster children. The relocation of the three non-profit agencies are in con...
Experience
Development of Christ Episcopal Church Affordable Housing Complex
Advised Christ Episcopal Church on zoning regulations that would affect redevelopment of its properties; represented client with the City of Miami to obtain land use and zoning changes to enable redevelopment of its properties for the purposes of developing an affordable housing project.
Experience
P3 Affordable Housing Project for Non-Profit
Representation of Casa Familia Inc., a non-profit organization, in the P3 development of a multifamily affordable housing project for adults with autism and other cognitive disabilities. Handled negotiations and government contracting with Miami-Dade County to secure a 50-year lease of County land f...
Experience
Acquisition and Renovation of Historic La Palma Hotel
Representation of international hotel designer in the acquisition, financing, and renovation of the historic La Palma Hotel and Restaurant in Coral Gables, Florida. Subsequently represented another purchaser in the acquisition of the property from the current owner.
Experience
$50 Million Assumption Secured by Texas Properties
Representation of one of the country's largest special servicers in a $50 million loan assumption secured by two Texas properties.
INSIGHTS
Speaking Engagement September 25, 2024
Navigating Residential: Trends in Condos, Multifamily, and Luxury Real Estate
Sara Barli Herald moderates the panel Navigating Residential: Trends in Condos, Multifamily, and Luxury Real Estate at Bisnow's Miami State of the Market. The panel explores developments and trends in Miami’s condo, multifamily, and luxury real estate sectors, covering both opportunities and c...
Speaking Engagement September 17, 2024
Florida’s Unprecedented Housing Market Affordability Crisis
Sara Herald serves as a panelist during the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate/Construction Council meeting. The panel titled Florida’s Unprecedented Housing Market Affordability Crisis focuses on the changing housing landscape of the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, ...
Client Alert January 3, 2024
Florida Law Imposes Additional E-Verify Requirements for Private Employers
Earlier this year, the State of Florida enacted a law that continues to have significant implications for employers across the Sunshine State. On May 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB1718, now Section 448.095, Florida Statutes (“Section 448.095”), which requires private ...
Speaking Engagement November 14, 2023
Beyond Brick and Mortar: Multifamily and Condo Amenities
Sara Barli Herald speaks at Bisnow's Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Condos, & Affordable Housing Summit on theBeyond Brick and Mortar: Multifamily and Condo Amenities panel. The panel discusses the role and impact of amenities in the multifamily real estate landscape.
Speaking Engagement November 14, 2023
Capital Waves: Navigating Multifamily Investment in Florida
Sara Barli Herald moderates the panelCapital Waves: Navigating Multifamily Investment in Florida at Bisnow'sMultifamily, Mixed-Use, Condos, & Affordable Housing Summit. The panel discusses how to understand and effectively navigate the complexities of multifamily investment in the Florida market...
Speaking Engagement October 13, 2023
Florida's Live Local Act (SB 102): Retaining Our Workforce with Housing Solution...
Sara Barli Herald speaks on the panel titledFlorida's Live Local Act (SB 102): Retaining Our Workforce with Housing Solutionsat the 2023 Miami Realtors Commercial Conference - Revolutionizing Business. The panel discusses how to incorporate workforce housing into commercial property portfolios.
CREDENTIALS
  • University of Miami, J.D., 1979
    University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, English, 1976
  • Alonzo Mourning Charities
    Founding Board Member and Past President
    Breakthrough Miami
    Board Member, 2011 - Present
    CARE Elementary School
    Founding Board Member, 2014 - Present
    Children's Bereavement Center
    Board Member, 2018 -2022
    Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
    New World Center Committee
    The Orange Bowl Committee
    Member, 2004 - Present
    Board Member; National Championship Host Committee, Chair; Big 12 Conference Liaison, Chair
    Overtown Youth Center
    Founding Board Member
    University of Miami
    Citizens Board, Member, 2019 - Present
  • Florida

  • Chambers USA, Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Shortlist, 2023

    GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, Women of Influence - Mentor, 2023

    Daily Business Review, Best Mentor Honoree, 2021

    Daily Business Review, Innovators Honoree, 2021

    National Law Journal,  Crisis Leadership Trailblazer, 2020

    American Red Cross, Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Award for Community Service, 2016

    Athena Award for Outstanding Business Woman, Miami-Dade County, 2005

    Junior League of Miami, Rebekah Herndon Bush Award

  • Spanish
PRACTICES
Real Estate CMBS and Real Estate Capital Markets Corporate Government Contracting Public-Private Partnerships Financial Services Not-For-Profit Healthcare