Holland & Knight LLP

Mark Sloan is the vice chair of Holland & Knight's Practice & Operations Committee, and previously served as the managing partner of Thompson & Knight. Mr. Sloan is a national real estate attorney with nearly 30 years of experience advising clients on various types of real estate finance transactions, real estate acquisitions, dispositions and real estate development.

Based in Holland & Knight's Dallas office, Mr. Sloan has represented lenders in virtually all types of real estate financing transactions, including construction loans, interim bridge loans, permanent loans, mezzanine loans, conduit mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loans and revolving loan facilities, as well as preferred equity transactions. He has also represented various financial institutions in their capacity as both administrative agent and participant in connection with syndicated loan transactions.

Mr. Sloan also has extensive experience representing lenders in connection with workouts and foreclosures. He also represents several real estate companies in connection with their acquisition, development and operation of retail shopping centers, including the negotiation of joint venture agreements with preferred equity providers. Another major part of his practice focuses on multifamily development, including mixed-use "lifestyle" centers.

Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow American Bar Association Dallas Bar Association, Real Property Law Section; Probate, Trusts and Estates Section State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section Dickinson Place Charitable Corporation, Board of Directors Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Board of Directors

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude The University of Iowa, B.B.A., with highest distinction