Apr. 10, 2026
Gillian Kotlen, Esq.
DarrowEverett LLP https://darroweverett.com/lawyers/gillian-kotlen/
About The Lecturer
Gillian Kotlen, a member of our Commercial Real Estate Practice Group, has significant experience representing clients in the purchase and sale of properties nationwide, including industrial facilities, shopping centers, multifamily rentals, hotels, and self-storage facilities. She regularly conducts due diligence—such as title and survey reviews—negotiates a wide range of transaction agreements, and oversees deals through closing.
Gillian’s experience also includes real estate finance matters, representing both borrowers and lenders in a wide array of commercial transactions. She has also expanded her practice to advise clients on corporate matters.
In addition to her practice, Gillian is committed to educating her clients and the broader business community. She has designed and taught continuing legal education courses on topics such as the anatomy of a “New York Style” escrow closing, and strategies for negotiating commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements.
Prior Experience
Before joining Darrow Everett, Gillian worked for highly regarded law firms in Massachusetts and New York, refining her practice in both commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions and finance.
Practice Area(s)
Real Estate
Business and Corporation
Education
J.D., New York Law School
B.A., International Relations, Tufts University
