Rena Kelley
Of Counsel
305-350-7349
rdkelley@bilzin.com
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Area of Focus:
Government Relations & Land Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Government Contracting
Rena Kelley
Of Counsel
305-350-7349
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RENA
Rena Kelley is Of Counsel to Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relations Group, where she serves as an integral part of the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Team. Rena works with the P3 Team to advise clients on complex aspects of public-private real estate developments, such as ground leases and development agreements. Her P3 experience covers both transportation infrastructure and mixed-use transit-oriented developments across South Florida.
Q & A
How has your time as in-house counsel at a private company helped you in serving clients?
When I served as in-house counsel to a large U.S. corporation, I experienced from the ‘inside’ what businesses wanted from the outside counsel that they retained. They want responsive, specially tailored advice that is also practical and suits the broader business considerations of the company. This business-minded approach to legal matters is often a deciding factor in how companies assess and recruit outside counsel, and I strive to bring that approach to all client matters.
What most excites you about working on P3 projects?
Real estate developments that involve public-private partnerships are arguably the most complex types of projects in the real estate industry, and as someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges, I view the myriad business, legal, and political issues inherent in every P3 project with excitement. No two P3 projects are alike, even if they are within the same industry, which is why utilizing experienced counsel is critical to navigating the nuances of each one.
EXPERIENCE
Representation of CH2M, a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, in securing the Owner's Representative contract for Miami-Dade County's $5 billion Ocean Outfall Legislation program, and in post-award contract compliance and regulatory compliance. The 11-year Ocea...
Successful representation of the City of Pompano Beach and Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency in connection with the negotiation of project development agreements, including a master developmentagreement, purchase and sale agreement, ground leases, and build-to-suit subleases, for the publ...
Representation of the owners of Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium in successful negotiations with Miami-Dade County to support a $700 million stadium modernization project, including a rooftop shade canopy, new seating for fans, and concourse renovations. The stadium is constructed on land owned ...
Representation a Florida-based real estate developer in connection with the preparation of an unsolicited proposal and negotiation of project documents for the redevelopment of an underutilized surface parking lot at Miami-Dade County’s South Dade Government Center. The $150 million project includes...
Representation of Miami Dade College in its invitation to negotiate (ITN) for the public-private development of 4.5 acres of College-owned property located in the Miami Healthcare District. The solicitation sought an expansion of the College medical campus to include a 170,000 square foot state-of-t...
Representation of Alclear Holdings, LLC, makers of CLEAR, in securing a no-bid sole source contract to operate at Miami International Airport. CLEAR utilizes fingerprint and retina scans to speed passengers through the pre-screening process. Counseled the client through the government procurement pr...
INSIGHTS
In the weeks ahead, our New Miami Blog will present a series that asks how Miami can become the nation’s premier center for education, innovation and entrepreneurshipin global trade. We will invite PortMiami leadership as well as community leaders in logistics, trade organizations, shipping, real es...
On September 3rd, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution directing the Mayor to develop a plan to establish a Chinese Consulate-General in Miami, by a 12-0 vote. Currently, the Chinese Consulate-General in Houston covers Florida as part of its consular jurisdiction. A ...
Free trade zones are federally designated areas that are officially considered outside of the commerce and customs territory of the United States. The appeal to international companies established in free trade zones include duty elimination, deferral and reduction of insurance costs, minimized regu...
The City of Miami recently adopted a Public Private Partnership ordinance as an endorsement of the usage of public-private partnership as a procurement method for public projects in South Florida. The ordinance stresses the need for collaboration between private investors and the City to establish a...
The City of Miami has recently adopted a public-private partnership (“P3″) ordinance. The new City ordinance, combined with the recently passed Florida state P3 legislation, and Miami-Dade County P3 resolution, continue to endorse the usage of public-private partnership as a procurement ...
Public-private partnerships (P3s) received significant attention at the 2014 Florida Logistics and Trade Conference. The overall consensus of the conference’s P3 Panel, which was moderated by Albert Dotson, is that the state of Florida has cultivated a positive climate for P3s to thrive. Flor...
CREDENTIALS
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University of Virginia, J.D., 2012Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S., Certificates in Accounting and Finance, Highest Honors, 2006
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Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMentoring Program ChairBankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of FloridaMemberFlorida China Chamber of CommerceMemberInternational Women's Insolvency and Restructuring ConfederationMemberSpecial Olympics FloridaMiami-Dade County Management Team, Co-Chair of the Athlete Leadership ProgramThe Florida BarBusiness Law SectionYoung Professionals in InfrastructureMember, 2023
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Florida
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of FloridaU.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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