L. Suzan Kedron
Partner, Dallas
skedron@jw.com
Experience
- Artificial Intelligence
- Construction Litigation
- Land Use & Municipal Law
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Land Use & Municipal Law | Energy
- Zoning & Land Use Incentives
- Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)
- Land Use Litigation
- Acquisition & Disposition | Real Estate
- College & University | Real Estate
- Conservation, Environmental & Water Projects
- Construction & Development
- Data Center Real Estate
- Farm & Ranch
- Healthcare | Real Estate
- Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate
- Master & Special Loan Servicing
- Multifamily & Residential | Real Estate
- Office | Real Estate
- Oil & Gas Real Estate
- Real Estate Financing
- Real Estate Portfolio Transactions | Large Scale
- Restaurant | Real Estate
- Retail & Mixed Use | Real Estate
- Self-Storage Facilities
- Single Family Residential | Real Estate
- Warehouse | Real Estate
- Real Estate Litigation
- Family Office Services
- Investment, Leasing, & Management
- Mining & Reclamation
Biography
Suzan helps to build our cities, making them a better place to live.
Suzan represents real estate developers, land owners and public entities in a variety of land use and real estate development issues. Suzan’s practice focuses on the following issues: zoning, development, planning, emerging technologies seeking municipal support/approval, due diligence, public private partnerships, economic development incentives, tax increment financing, green building, permitting, affordable housing, and litigation.
Previously in her career, her law practice included corporate and white collar crime, bank fraud, evidentiary procedures, and general business litigation. Her architectural practice concentrated on upper-end residential design and construction.
In 2018, Suzan was elected to serve as the Business Development Chair for Jackson Walker’s Dallas office.
Additional Languages
French and Spanish
Education
B.A., Columbia College
J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston
- LEED Green Associate
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1997
New York, 1998
District of Columbia, 1998
Court Admissions
United States District Court for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Recognition & Accolades
Publications & Speeches
Community Involvement
Client Results
- DiversityFIRST™ Leadership Award Winner, Texas Diversity Council, 2019
- Dallas 500 The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth, D CEO Magazine, 2019, 2020
- Southwest Woman of Influence, Real Estate Forum, 2015
- The Dallas Assembly Class, 2015
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Designation – Green Associate, United States Building Council (USGBC)
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, 2017-2020
- Real Estate, 2013-2020
- Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2006-2010
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2005, 2012, 2015-2019
- One To Watch – Commercial Real Estate, D CEO magazine, 2008
- 40 Under Forty, Dallas Business Journal, 2009
- Panelist, “Effective 9/1/19 – House Bill 2439 – What Are the Impacts?,” AIA Dallas SPRINGBOARD (August 20, 2019)
- Panelist, “Public Policy Roundtable: Political Anatomy of a Real Estate,” The Real Estate Council (May 29, 2019)
- Speaker, “Coffee & Conversation: Dallas Arts District’s CONNECT Masterplan,” AIA Dallas (April 23, 2019)
- Speaker, “The Changing Demographics of America,” 15th Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference (April 12, 2019)
- Panelist, “Finding the Right Site & Case Study,” The Real Estate Council (TREC) Community Fund’s Real Estate 101 Bootcamp (March 23, 2019)
- Quoted, “As West Dallas’ iconic Belmont Hotel grows sad and shabby, a push to make it a historic landmark,” DallasNews by The Dallas Morning News (March 23, 2019)
- Panelist, “Smart Cities – The Future of Our Communities,” 2018 Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) (October 25, 2018)
- “Land Use Controls: Restrictive Covenants & Deed Restrictions,” Texas College for Judicial Studies (April 11-15, 2011)
- “Transit Oriented Development,” American Planning Association – Texas, Update on Land Use Legal Issues (June 2010); Legal Issues in Development (July 2010)
- Associate Leadership Class Alumni Panel, The Real Estate Council (June 2009)
- “Form-Based Codes in Practice: The Developer’s Point of View,” TexITE 2008 Summer Meeting in San Antonio (June 2008)
- Litigation vs. Transaction Panel, SMU’s Asian American Law School Association (Oct. 2007)
- “Work/Life Balance Tune-Up for Attorneys,” DBWA Committee of the J. L. Turner Legal Association (Aug. 2007)
- Morning Keynote Speaker, Texas Association of Legal Professionals (May 2007)
- Suzan spoke at “Rail ~ Volution 1999” on creative access to local, state, and federal funds and gave a presentation on municipal annexations at a CLE program regarding planning and zoning for public officials and lawyers.
- CityLab High School Foundation Advisory Council, Member, 2019-2020
- Momentous Institute, Board Member, 2018-Present
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. Foundation, Board Member, 2018-Present
- AD EX: Architecture and Design Exchange (Formerly the Dallas Center for Architecture), Board Member, 2016-Present
- The Dallas Assembly, 2015-Present
- Dallas Theater Center
- Governance Committee, 2016
- Board of Trustees, 2015-present
- Chair of the Facilities Committee, 2015-present
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Fellows Program, 2014-2015
- Business Council for the Arts – Leadership Arts Institute (LAI), 2013-2014
- Dallas Regional Chamber
- Board of Advisors Designee
- Headquarter Relocation Committee (East), 2012-Present
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 2007-2019
- Texas State Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, Former Chair
- The Real Estate Council (TREC)
- Community Fund Board of Directors, 2020
- Public Policy Committee, 2018-present
- PAC Board, 2016-present
- Government Affairs Committee, 2010-2016
- Board of Directors, 2012 – 2015
- Associate Leadership Council Alumni Association
- Steering Committee, 2010-2013
- Class, 1999-2000
- Greater Dallas Chamber – Leadership Dallas, 2000-2001
- Leadership University Park, 2004
- Columbia University Alumni Club of North Texas – Undergraduate Admissions Committee
- Habitat for Humanity
- Board, 2005 – 2012
- Executive Committee, 2009
- Land Acquisition Committee, 2006
- Dallas Alliance for Habitat Board (Habitat’s affiliated CHDO), 2006-2008
- The First Tee of Dallas, 2004-2006
- Women’s Business Conference, 2005-2008
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) – Dallas, 2009
— Attorney News
‘D Magazine’ Lists 33 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in Dallas
2018/08/10 7:00:25 PM
— Mentions
Suzan Kedron Featured in Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Review: Making Connections That Last
2018/06/18 5:48:54 PM
— Insights
Dallas Court of Appeals Holds Municipalities Cannot Enforce Building Codes in Their ETJs
2018/08/10 8:45:49 PM
— Attorney News
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
2018/08/15 2:30:01 PM
— Attorney News
D Magazine Recognizes Eleven Jackson Walker Attorneys
2018/06/15 5:40:01 PM
— Attorney News
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
2018/06/15 5:35:25 PM
— Spotlight
Jackson Walker Celebrates Dallas Theater Center’s Tony Award
2018/06/15 6:41:41 PM
— Attorney News
‘D Magazine’ Lists 24 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in Dallas 2019
2019/04/19 4:02:21 PM
— Attorney News
'The Best Lawyers in America' Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named "Lawyers of the Year"
2019/08/14 8:55:34 PM
— Attorney News
Suzan Kedron Named Fellow in Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
2018/06/20 8:54:46 PM
— Press Releases
Suzan Kedron Becomes Digital Avatar to Support Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
2018/06/21 2:36:12 PM
— Attorney News
National Diversity Council Awards Five Jackson Walker Attorneys for Championing Diversity
2019/11/04 3:15:22 PM
Recognition & Accolades
- DiversityFIRST™ Leadership Award Winner, Texas Diversity Council, 2019
- Dallas 500 The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth, D CEO Magazine, 2019, 2020
- Southwest Woman of Influence, Real Estate Forum, 2015
- The Dallas Assembly Class, 2015
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Designation – Green Associate, United States Building Council (USGBC)
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, 2017-2020
- Real Estate, 2013-2020
- Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2006-2010
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2005, 2012, 2015-2019
- One To Watch – Commercial Real Estate, D CEO magazine, 2008
- 40 Under Forty, Dallas Business Journal, 2009
Publications & Speeches
- Panelist, “Effective 9/1/19 – House Bill 2439 – What Are the Impacts?,” AIA Dallas SPRINGBOARD (August 20, 2019)
- Panelist, “Public Policy Roundtable: Political Anatomy of a Real Estate,” The Real Estate Council (May 29, 2019)
- Speaker, “Coffee & Conversation: Dallas Arts District’s CONNECT Masterplan,” AIA Dallas (April 23, 2019)
- Speaker, “The Changing Demographics of America,” 15th Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference (April 12, 2019)
- Panelist, “Finding the Right Site & Case Study,” The Real Estate Council (TREC) Community Fund’s Real Estate 101 Bootcamp (March 23, 2019)
- Quoted, “As West Dallas’ iconic Belmont Hotel grows sad and shabby, a push to make it a historic landmark,” DallasNews by The Dallas Morning News (March 23, 2019)
- Panelist, “Smart Cities – The Future of Our Communities,” 2018 Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) (October 25, 2018)
- “Land Use Controls: Restrictive Covenants & Deed Restrictions,” Texas College for Judicial Studies (April 11-15, 2011)
- “Transit Oriented Development,” American Planning Association – Texas, Update on Land Use Legal Issues (June 2010); Legal Issues in Development (July 2010)
- Associate Leadership Class Alumni Panel, The Real Estate Council (June 2009)
- “Form-Based Codes in Practice: The Developer’s Point of View,” TexITE 2008 Summer Meeting in San Antonio (June 2008)
- Litigation vs. Transaction Panel, SMU’s Asian American Law School Association (Oct. 2007)
- “Work/Life Balance Tune-Up for Attorneys,” DBWA Committee of the J. L. Turner Legal Association (Aug. 2007)
- Morning Keynote Speaker, Texas Association of Legal Professionals (May 2007)
- Suzan spoke at “Rail ~ Volution 1999” on creative access to local, state, and federal funds and gave a presentation on municipal annexations at a CLE program regarding planning and zoning for public officials and lawyers.
Community Involvement
- CityLab High School Foundation Advisory Council, Member, 2019-2020
- Momentous Institute, Board Member, 2018-Present
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. Foundation, Board Member, 2018-Present
- AD EX: Architecture and Design Exchange (Formerly the Dallas Center for Architecture), Board Member, 2016-Present
- The Dallas Assembly, 2015-Present
- Dallas Theater Center
- Governance Committee, 2016
- Board of Trustees, 2015-present
- Chair of the Facilities Committee, 2015-present
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Fellows Program, 2014-2015
- Business Council for the Arts – Leadership Arts Institute (LAI), 2013-2014
- Dallas Regional Chamber
- Board of Advisors Designee
- Headquarter Relocation Committee (East), 2012-Present
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 2007-2019
- Texas State Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, Former Chair
- The Real Estate Council (TREC)
- Community Fund Board of Directors, 2020
- Public Policy Committee, 2018-present
- PAC Board, 2016-present
- Government Affairs Committee, 2010-2016
- Board of Directors, 2012 – 2015
- Associate Leadership Council Alumni Association
- Steering Committee, 2010-2013
- Class, 1999-2000
- Greater Dallas Chamber – Leadership Dallas, 2000-2001
- Leadership University Park, 2004
- Columbia University Alumni Club of North Texas – Undergraduate Admissions Committee
- Habitat for Humanity
- Board, 2005 – 2012
- Executive Committee, 2009
- Land Acquisition Committee, 2006
- Dallas Alliance for Habitat Board (Habitat’s affiliated CHDO), 2006-2008
- The First Tee of Dallas, 2004-2006
- Women’s Business Conference, 2005-2008
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) – Dallas, 2009
Experience
- Artificial Intelligence
- Construction Litigation
- Land Use & Municipal Law
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Land Use & Municipal Law | Energy
- Zoning & Land Use Incentives
- Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)
- Land Use Litigation
- Acquisition & Disposition | Real Estate
- College & University | Real Estate
- Conservation, Environmental & Water Projects
- Construction & Development
- Data Center Real Estate
- Farm & Ranch
- Healthcare | Real Estate
- Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate
- Master & Special Loan Servicing
- Multifamily & Residential | Real Estate
- Office | Real Estate
- Oil & Gas Real Estate
- Real Estate Financing
- Real Estate Portfolio Transactions | Large Scale
- Restaurant | Real Estate
- Retail & Mixed Use | Real Estate
- Self-Storage Facilities
- Single Family Residential | Real Estate
- Warehouse | Real Estate
- Real Estate Litigation
- Family Office Services
- Investment, Leasing, & Management
- Mining & Reclamation
recent
‘D Magazine’ Lists 33 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in Dallas
Suzan Kedron Featured in Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Review: Making Connections That Last
Dallas Court of Appeals Holds Municipalities Cannot Enforce Building Codes in Their ETJs
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
D Magazine Recognizes Eleven Jackson Walker Attorneys
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
Jackson Walker Celebrates Dallas Theater Center’s Tony Award
‘D Magazine’ Lists 24 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in Dallas 2019
'The Best Lawyers in America' Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named "Lawyers of the Year"
Suzan Kedron Named Fellow in Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Suzan Kedron Becomes Digital Avatar to Support Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
National Diversity Council Awards Five Jackson Walker Attorneys for Championing Diversity
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