Monica Labe
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Real Estate
Band 2
About
Provided by Monica Labe
Practice Areas
Extensive expertise as lead real estate counsel to multi-national corporations (including an OEM and one of the largest thoroughbred racetrack owners in North America), developers, real estate investment companies, lenders and borrowers in the acquisition, development, leasing, financing (including workouts and foreclosures) and disposition of multi-million dollar industrial, office, retail, mixed-use and entertainment projects throughout the U.S.
Career
Firm’s Management Group (2011-2018); Practice Department Manager for Real Estate, Environmental and Energy and Sustainability Practice Groups (2008-11).
Professional Memberships
American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) Fellow; State Bar of Michigan and California; State Bar of Michigan – Real Property Law Section Council Member; Fellow, Oakland Bar Foundation; Member, Leadership Detroit XVIII; CREW Detroit Advisory Board and Prior Board Member. Ms. Labe is a speaker at a variety of real estate forums in Michigan and nationwide.
Education
Northwestern University School of Law
J.D.
University of Michigan
B.A.
Awards
“Recommended Lawyer"
The Legal 500 United States
"Top 25 Women Lawyers," Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers in America®
Top 50 Women Lawyers," Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers in America®
"Top 50 Women Lawyers," Real Estate Law
Michigan Super Lawyers®
"Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers," Real Estate
Michigan Super Lawyers®
Top 50 Names to Know in Real Estate
Crain's Detroit Business
"Top Lawyers,” Real Estate Law
DBusiness
'Go To Lawyer' for Real Estate and Condo Law
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2022
Notable Women in Real Estate
Crain's Detroit Business
2019
Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
Midwest Real Estate News
2018
Leader in the Law Honoree
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2017
Top 25 Women Lawyers," Real Estate
Michigan Super Lawyers®
2014
Chambers Review
USA
Monica Labe has a broad range of impressive experience in real estate matters including permitting, leasing, acquisitions and zoning matters. Her client list includes major lenders and developers, as well as private equity houses and various other real estate investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Monica is an outstanding attorney and leader. She provides sage advice, excellent work product and ensures that our company receives the best service."
"Monica is an outstanding attorney and leader. She provides sage advice, excellent work product and ensures that our company receives the best service."