Ryan Shuman Joins Dorsey Finance & Restructuring Group in Southern California and Minnesota

Ryan's practice focuses on commercial finance and real estate finance, with particular emphasis on capital markets transactions, loan origination, workouts, restructurings, and related corporate counseling. He represents a range of lenders including life insurance companies, banks, and specialty debt funds on loan originations, mezzanine debt financing, loan purchases and sales, post-closing modifications, and other servicing matters. Ryan advises clients on acquisition financings, mortgage and mezzanine financings, preferred equity investments, joint ventures, construction financing, bridge loans, and troubled-asset matters. He also represents non-profit organizations in connection with leasing matters.

Ryan is admitted in the State of California; he is applying for Minnesota admission. Ryan comes to Dorsey from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. He received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and his B.A. from the University of San Diego.

“Ryan has built a strong reputation for guiding clients through sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions across the capital stack,” said Kenneth Logsdon, Finance & Restructuring Practice Group Co-Leader. “His deep experience in high-value financing matters further enhances the capabilities of our Finance & Restructuring and Real Estate Finance teams. We are delighted to welcome him to the Firm.”

“Dorsey’s leading Finance & Restructuring practice and strong national presence were particularly attractive to me,” said Ryan. “The Firm’s platform provides significant opportunities to support my clients’ objectives, and I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to help clients navigate complex business and financing challenges.”