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Jackson Walker
L. Suzan Kedron

L. Suzan Kedron

Partner, Dallas & Fort Worth
214.953.5943
skedron@jw.com
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Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement

Practice Areas

  • Land Use
  • Real Estate
  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Acquisition & Disposition | Real Estate
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • College & University | Real Estate
  • Conservation & Endangered Species
  • Construction & Development
  • Construction Litigation
  • Diversity & Inclusion Counseling
  • Family Office
  • Farm & Ranch
  • Healthcare | Real Estate
  • Industrial
  • Investment, Leasing, & Management
  • Land Use & Municipal Law
  • Land Use & Municipal Law | Energy
  • Land Use Litigation
  • Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate
  • Master & Special Loan Servicing
  • Mining & Reclamation
  • Multifamily & Residential | Real Estate
  • Office | Real Estate
  • Oil & Gas Real Estate
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Portfolio Transactions | Large Scale

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, special districts, 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.

Suzan is the Chair of Jackson Walker’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Business Development Chair for the Dallas office.

Additional Languages

French, 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 Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement
  • National Diversity Council, Certified Diversity Professional, 2021
  • 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.), 2013-2022
    • Land Use and Zoning Law, 2017-2022
    • Real Estate, 2013-2022
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2006-2010
  • “Best Lawyers in Dallas” List, D Magazine, 2005, 2012, 2015-2022
  • “Best Lawyers Under 40” List, D Magazine
  • One to Watch: Commercial Real Estate,  D CEO Magazine, 2008
  • 40 Under 40, Dallas Business Journal, 2009

Panel Discussions

  • Panelist, Dallas Planning & Urban Design, ForwardDallas Live! (January 27, 2022)
  • Panelist, Thomson Reuters Institute, 29th Annual Marketing Partner Forum (January 20, 2022)
  • Panelist, 2021 Investments Legal Summit Agenda, Teacher Retirement System of Texas (November 2, 2021)
  • Panelist, DEI Panel Discussion, Toledo Group Managing Partner Meeting (October 8, 2021)
  • Panelist, “Women in Leadership Webinar,” Dallas Regional Chamber (February 19, 2020)
  • 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)
  • Panelist, “Finding the Right Site & Case Study,” The Real Estate Council (TREC) Community Fund’s Real Estate 101 Bootcamp (March 23, 2019)
  • Panelist, “Smart Cities – The Future of Our Communities,” 2018 Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) (October 25, 2018)
  • Panelist, Associate Leadership Class Alumni Panel, The Real Estate Council (June 2009)

Speaking Engagements

  • Moderator, Dallas Regional Chamber, Women’s Business Conference (March 2022)
  • 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)
  • “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)
  • “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.

In the News

  • Mentioned, “The Mansfield Rule, driving inclusion and building a firm for the future,” Passle (February 2, 2022)
  • Mentioned, “A Trip to Puerto Vallarta With Dallas Real Estate Attorney Suzan Kedron,” D CEO (January-February 2020)
  • 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)
  • Dallas Citizens Council, 2021
  • Dallas Regional Chamber’s Executive Women’s Roundtable, 2020
  • CityLab High School Foundation Advisory Council, Member, 2019-2020
  • Momentous Institute, Board Member, 2018-present
  • Downtown Dallas, Inc. Foundation, Board Member, 2018-present
  • Downtown Dallas, Inc., Board Member, 2022
  • MATA (McKinney Avenue Transit Authority), Board Member, 2022
  • AD EX: Architecture and Design Exchange (Formerly the Dallas Center for Architecture), Board Member, 2016-present
  • The Dallas Assembly, 2015-present
    • Treasurer, 2022-2023
    • Nominating Committee, 2020
  • 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
    • Nominating Committee, 2021
    • 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, Secretary, 2020-present
    • 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

Recognition & Accolades

  • National Diversity Council, Certified Diversity Professional, 2021
  • 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.), 2013-2022
    • Land Use and Zoning Law, 2017-2022
    • Real Estate, 2013-2022
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2006-2010
  • “Best Lawyers in Dallas” List, D Magazine, 2005, 2012, 2015-2022
  • “Best Lawyers Under 40” List, D Magazine
  • One to Watch: Commercial Real Estate,  D CEO Magazine, 2008
  • 40 Under 40, Dallas Business Journal, 2009

Publications & Speeches

Panel Discussions

  • Panelist, Dallas Planning & Urban Design, ForwardDallas Live! (January 27, 2022)
  • Panelist, Thomson Reuters Institute, 29th Annual Marketing Partner Forum (January 20, 2022)
  • Panelist, 2021 Investments Legal Summit Agenda, Teacher Retirement System of Texas (November 2, 2021)
  • Panelist, DEI Panel Discussion, Toledo Group Managing Partner Meeting (October 8, 2021)
  • Panelist, “Women in Leadership Webinar,” Dallas Regional Chamber (February 19, 2020)
  • 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)
  • Panelist, “Finding the Right Site & Case Study,” The Real Estate Council (TREC) Community Fund’s Real Estate 101 Bootcamp (March 23, 2019)
  • Panelist, “Smart Cities – The Future of Our Communities,” 2018 Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) (October 25, 2018)
  • Panelist, Associate Leadership Class Alumni Panel, The Real Estate Council (June 2009)

Speaking Engagements

  • Moderator, Dallas Regional Chamber, Women’s Business Conference (March 2022)
  • 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)
  • “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)
  • “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.

In the News

  • Mentioned, “The Mansfield Rule, driving inclusion and building a firm for the future,” Passle (February 2, 2022)
  • Mentioned, “A Trip to Puerto Vallarta With Dallas Real Estate Attorney Suzan Kedron,” D CEO (January-February 2020)
  • 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)

Community Involvement

  • Dallas Citizens Council, 2021
  • Dallas Regional Chamber’s Executive Women’s Roundtable, 2020
  • CityLab High School Foundation Advisory Council, Member, 2019-2020
  • Momentous Institute, Board Member, 2018-present
  • Downtown Dallas, Inc. Foundation, Board Member, 2018-present
  • Downtown Dallas, Inc., Board Member, 2022
  • MATA (McKinney Avenue Transit Authority), Board Member, 2022
  • AD EX: Architecture and Design Exchange (Formerly the Dallas Center for Architecture), Board Member, 2016-present
  • The Dallas Assembly, 2015-present
    • Treasurer, 2022-2023
    • Nominating Committee, 2020
  • 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
    • Nominating Committee, 2021
    • 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, Secretary, 2020-present
    • 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

Practice Areas

  • Land Use
  • Real Estate
  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Acquisition & Disposition | Real Estate
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • College & University | Real Estate
  • Conservation & Endangered Species
  • Construction & Development
  • Construction Litigation
  • Diversity & Inclusion Counseling
  • Family Office
  • Farm & Ranch
  • Healthcare | Real Estate
  • Industrial
  • Investment, Leasing, & Management
  • Land Use & Municipal Law
  • Land Use & Municipal Law | Energy
  • Land Use Litigation
  • Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate
  • Master & Special Loan Servicing
  • Mining & Reclamation
  • Multifamily & Residential | Real Estate
  • Office | Real Estate
  • Oil & Gas Real Estate
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Portfolio Transactions | Large Scale

News

  • Dallas Expands Bonus Options for Developers of Mixed Income and Affordable Housing
  • Jackson Walker Congratulates 21 Attorneys Named Among 2022 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” List
  • JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2022
  • Jackson Walker and PracticePro Announce Pre-Law Diversity Scholarship
  • Jackson Walker Recognized by MCCA for Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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