Jessica Welk | Assistant General Counsel

Jessica Welk joined Sherman Associates, Minneapolis based real estate developer, as Assistant General Counsel. Welk concentrates on residential and commercial real estate development, providing legal guidance to Sherman Associates’ multifamily and commercial development initiatives. She works on all aspects of commercial and residential real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating leasing documents, construction documents, loan documents and development agreements. Welk keeps lenders, municipalities, and agencies, informed and motivated to ensure successful developments. Her experience participating in real estate groups has established knowledge and acumen to accelerate transitions. Welk holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Middlebury College and a Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Prior to joining Sherman, Welk practiced real estate law at the law firm Usset, Weingarden & Liebo PLLP.