Jackson Walker proudly congratulates Lindsey Kellam Valenta and Lauren Hunsaker on their elections to leadership positions within the Houston Bar Association’s Real Estate Law Section for the 2025-2026 term. Lindsey will serve as Chair, while Lauren will take on the role of Secretary-Treasurer. Both bring valuable experience to their new positions—Lindsey previously served as Chair-Elect, and Lauren as a Council Member of the HBA Real Estate Law Section.

Founded in 1870, the Association was established to uphold high standards in the legal profession and provide legal education for attorneys in Harris County. Over the years, the HBA has grown to become one of the largest metropolitan bar associations in the country, broadening its mission to include public service initiatives and improving access to legal services for all residents of the Greater Houston area.

The Real Estate Section is actively involved in community outreach and fundraising efforts, supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and participating in events like the Harvest Celebration and the HBA Law Week Fun Run. In addition, the Section awards monetary scholarships to up to three students at each of Houston’s law schools.

Meet Lindsey

Lindsey Kellam Valenta is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is experienced in several commercial real estate asset types, including retail, office, multifamily, industrial, warehouse, mixed-use, and unimproved land. Her practice includes acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and loan transactions. Throughout her career, Lindsey has represented a broad range of clients, including developers, investors, borrowers, lenders, landlords, tenants, startups, and Fortune 500 Companies. Her expertise includes, but is not limited to, complex portfolio transactions, development transactions, retail and industrial leases, acquisition due diligence, title resolution, and coordinating smooth closings for clients.

Meet Lauren

Lauren Hunsaker’s practice is focused on complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing across all asset classes (industrial, office, retail, and mixed-use). Lauren represents real estate investment and development companies in large-scale acquisitions for commercial, multi-family, and master-planned developments, assisting clients from the purchase of the raw land through entitlement and development and final disposition of the asset. Lauren also represents privately owned and publicly traded companies in rights-of-way acquisition for pipeline infrastructure.