Devon has a broad real estate practice ranging from zoning and land use matters to transactional real estate work. Over the course of her practice, Devon has worked with various city agencies, architects, and developers on projects across Philadelphia. She has represented clients before the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historical Commission. With respect to transactional matters, Devon has assisted with property acquisitions and dispositions, financing, leasing, and the development of condominium properties.
Prior to joining the firm, Devon worked for City Year, an educational nonprofit, as a Diplomas Now AmeriCorps member in North Philadelphia.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Representing development partner in the redevelopment of 1,300 acres of industrial land to be transformed into a major logistics hub for up to 15 million square feet.
- Represents Philadelphia based museum in obtaining zoning approvals for continued operation.
- Represented private real estate investment trust in the acquisition of properties for the development of health care facilities.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Devon maintains an active pro bono practice. She volunteers with Philadelphia VIP and has handled deed correction and deed transfer matters. She has also assisted with child custody matters.
While in law school, Devon spent two years interning with the Education Rights Unit of the Metro Nashville Public Defender’s Office, where she represented students with disabilities in various education matters, including discipline appeals and the development of individualized education programs.
Professional Activities
2020 Women on Boards, Wilmington/Philadelphia Conversation on Board Diversity Conference, Leadership Committee Member
Recognition & Accomplishments
Legal 500, Real Estate - Land Use/Zoning, "Rising Star," 2024
Philadelphia Bar Association, "Bar Star," Real Property Section, 2023
Philadelphia Business Journal, "Rising Star," 2022
The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
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Credentials
Education
Vanderbilt University (J.D. 2019)
Duke University (A.B. 2015)
Admissions
Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania