The Commonwealth Institute

Real Estate Leasing: Expand, Decrease or Relocate

Thursday, March 13
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Networking and continental breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Program and questions
Bay Colony Corporate Center
1100 Winter Street, Center Entrance
First Floor, Waltham

The economic downturn plus a volatile real estate market has left many business owners with issues about their space. Whether you are facing too much or too little space, thoughts of moving out of the city, or questions about lease/sublease restrictions, our expert panelists will discuss how to assess your space needs then offer options to meet those needs in a cost-and time- effective manner.

Moderator
Kathleen E. Kretowicz
Real Estate Senior Manager
Deloitte & Touche
Kathy primarily serves clients in the real estate industry by providing audit, tax and consulting services in a single engagement team format. Clients include owners and developers of commercial properties, hotels, construction companies and service providers such as brokers and property managers. Kathy has over 16 years in public accounting specializing in real estate-related tax, advisory and accounting services, as well as eight years in private industry as CFO with a growing family of entities engaged in construction, real estate development, commercial real estate brokerage and commercial property management.

Speakers
Kristin R. Hill
President
Design Management
Kristin founded Design Management a decade ago to provide high quality design services hand-in-hand with strong management services. She has over 19 years of experience as a designer and architect, with extensive expertise in creating spaces that support the vision and culture of the clients she advises. Kristin oversees the overall operations to ensure that the goals and objectives of their clients are met. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects and The Commonwealth Institute, and is Past President of the Boston Chapter of the International Facility Management Association.

Sean Boulger
Junior Partner, Real Estate
Hale and Dorr LLP
Sean’s practice involves all aspects of real estate law, including zoning and environmental permitting, commercial lending, commercial leasing, condominiums, foreclosures and loan workouts. Hs experience includes significant work associated with the development and financing of office, laboratory, industrial and chemical manufacturing facilities, with special expertise architectural, engineering and construction contracting. Recent projects include One Lincoln Street in Boston, MIT’s Media Lab building in Cambridge, and Nortel Networks, Inc.'s Billerica park.

Kathleen C. Doyle
Co-Founder and Principal
GVA Thompson Doyle Hennessey & Everest
Kathy has helped clients with real estate needs ranging from locating new corporate headquarters to managing the disposition of excess property. With over 16 years of experience, Kathy has conducted more than 250 corporate real estate transactions with a value in excess of $130 million. Past clients include AT&T, Inc. Magazine, Quebecor Printing, Polaroid Corporation, and Boston University. She is a member of The Commonwealth Institute as well as a Board Member and Former President of the Commercial Leasing and Investment Committee of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.


		Event Detail Real Estate Leasing: Expand, Decrease or Relocate Thursday, March 13 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Networking and continental breakfast 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Program and questions Bay Colony Corporate Center 1100 Winter Street, Center Entrance First Floor, Waltham The economic downturn plus a volatile real estate market has left many business owners with issues about their space. Whether you are facing too much or too little space, thoughts of moving out of the city, or questions about lease/sublease restrictions, our expert panelists will discuss how to assess your space needs then offer options to meet those needs in a cost-and time- effective manner. Moderator Kathleen E. Kretowicz Real Estate Senior Manager Deloitte & Touche Kathy primarily serves clients in the real estate industry by providing audit, tax and consulting services in a single engagement team format. Clients include owners and developers of commercial properties, hotels, construction companies and service providers such as brokers and property managers. Kathy has over 16 years in public accounting specializing in real estate-related tax, advisory and accounting services, as well as eight years in private industry as CFO with a growing family of entities engaged in construction, real estate development, commercial real estate brokerage and commercial property management. Speakers Kristin R. Hill President Design Management Kristin founded Design Management a decade ago to provide high quality design services hand-in-hand with strong management services. She has over 19 years of experience as a designer and architect, with extensive expertise in creating spaces that support the vision and culture of the clients she advises. Kristin oversees the overall operations to ensure that the goals and objectives of their clients are met. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects and The Commonwealth Institute, and is Past President of the Boston Chapter of the International Facility Management Association. Sean Boulger Junior Partner, Real Estate Hale and Dorr LLP Sean’s practice involves all aspects of real estate law, including zoning and environmental permitting, commercial lending, commercial leasing, condominiums, foreclosures and loan workouts. Hs experience includes significant work associated with the development and financing of office, laboratory, industrial and chemical manufacturing facilities, with special expertise architectural, engineering and construction contracting. Recent projects include One Lincoln Street in Boston, MIT’s Media Lab building in Cambridge, and Nortel Networks, Inc.'s Billerica park. Kathleen C. Doyle Co-Founder and Principal GVA Thompson Doyle Hennessey & Everest Kathy has helped clients with real estate needs ranging from locating new corporate headquarters to managing the disposition of excess property. With over 16 years of experience, Kathy has conducted more than 250 corporate real estate transactions with a value in excess of $130 million. Past clients include AT&T, Inc. Magazine, Quebecor Printing, Polaroid Corporation, and Boston University. She is a member of The Commonwealth Institute as well as a Board Member and Former President of the Commercial Leasing and Investment Committee of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.