Jones Day advises on matters spanning the hospitality, office, residential, healthcare, and industrial sectors, leveraging its expertise to represent institutional investors, professional sports teams, home developers, and private equity funds. The team, which is based in Chicago, is led by Brian Sedlak, who combines significant experience in project development with experience handling major infrastructure and manufacturing mandates. Trisha Mowbray is noted for her capabilities in real estate finance, advising clients on revolving credit facilities and other lender-side transactions. James Caserio is often involved in mixed-use projects and is equipped to advise on the full lifecycle of a transaction. Michael J. Austin is prepared to handle public-private partnerships, lease negotiations, and the drafting of construction documentation. John K. Tomes is a name to note for his proficiency in lease transactions and healthcare acquisitions. In August 2025, Jeffrey Duskin joined the team from McDermott Will & Schulte. In January 2025, William Herzberger retired.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Invitation Homes
- Baltimore Orioles
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
- Henderson Park Capital Partners
- International Motors, LLC (formerly Navistar, Inc.)
- Golden State Warriors
- NW1 Partners
- Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC
- Blue Flag Capital
- Stonemont Financial Group
- TriGate Capital, LLC
Work highlights
Advised a fund managed by Cloud Capital, as borrower, in connection with (1) a construction loan with total commitments up to $410 million for the construction of four data centers across the U.S., (2) a construction loan with total commitments up to $467.5 million for the construction of four data centers across the U.S.
Advised Henderson Park in the acquisition of PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Represented Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc., in connection with their leasing transactions across the United States, as well as the purchase and sale of retail properties.
Practice head
Brian Sedlak
Other key lawyers
Trisha Mowbray: James Caserio; Michael J. Austin; John K. Tomes