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Lisa Pauquette advises banks, investment banks and financial institutions on commercial mortgage loan securitization and a broad range of mortgage banking and financing transactions. She supports clients across both public and private markets, acting for underwriters, issuers, placement agents and loan sellers.
Her practice spans the full lifecycle of mortgage-backed transactions, including the structuring and execution of CMBS and RMBS deals, as well as the purchase and sale of mortgage loans, mezzanine and subordinate debt. Lisa also works with clients on warehouse financings and repurchase arrangements, providing commercially focused advice across complex financing structures.
Lisa has played a role in a number of landmark transactions that helped revive the CMBS market following the global financial crisis, including innovative and first-of-their-kind securitizations that set market precedents.
Lisa is an active participant in the commercial real estate finance market, serving on the advisory board of CREFC’s Women’s Network, reflecting her ongoing contribution to industry development and leadership.
Recognition
- Chambers USA – Securitization and Structured Finance (2023 – present)
- Chambers Global – Securitization and Structured Finance (2024 – present)
- IFLR1000 – Notable Practitioner, Capital Markets (2024 – present)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2023 – present)
- Lawdragon – 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2026)
- IFLR Women in Business Law Americas – Lawyer of the Year, Structured Finance and Securitization (2025)
- Crain’s New York Business – Notable Women in Law (2021)
