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Houston Office Update

Name: Houston Office Update
Start: 2023-09-27T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-09-27T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Lyric Tower

A Look at Occupiers, How The Market is Evolving and Attracting Top-Tier Tenants

Event Ended On: Wednesday September 27 2023

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Event Host

Lyric Tower

Located in the heart of Houston’s Theater District, The Lyric, with it’s iconic statue The Virtuoso, is a staple of Downtown Houston. Located on Louisiana Street, the building is easily accessible from any of the highways that meet at downtown and is walking distance from the courthouse, the theaters and symphony hall, the many other large businesses who call downtown home, and the revitalized downtown Houston restaurant and bar scene.

Speakers and Panels

Navigating The Ups and Downs of Houston Office Market

Trends, Challenges, and Innovative Solutions

Lesa Nickelson French

As Corporate Managing Director in Savills Houston office, Lesa Nickelson French helps clients achieve their business goals through customized real estate solutions. She draws on her expertise from both her legal training and extensive experience in commercial real estate to serve tenants in lease transactions ranging from 2,500 to more than 500,000 square feet. Specializing in tenant representation, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, she works strategically with her clients to understand their unique needs, regardless of size. Lesa helps companies of all sizes achieve their business goals by synthesizing her negotiation and contract skills with in-depth market knowledge, skillfully representing clients in finding the right space to thrive. Lesa joined Savills in 2019, after eight years as Senior Vice President with JLL, where she was a top performer in office tenant representation. Before that, she worked at CBRE for six years, representing mid- to large-size tenants. Before entering commercial real estate, Lesa practiced law for ten years. She was a commercial litigator and then spent six years at Service Corporation International, successfully supervising the firm’s U.S. and Canadian litigation. Lesa earned recognition as a “Heavy Hitter in Office Leasing” from the Houston Business Journal, and several awards for achievement at JLL, including Top Gun Designation, Gold Achiever Designation and Top Achiever Designation. She served as a Board Member and Client Relations Chair on the JLL Houston Women’s Network. She is also a member of several community organizations, including the Women’s Energy Network; the Houston Area Women’s Center, where she served as a Board Member from 2016-2018 and as Facilities Committee Chair in 2018; and as Board Co-Chair for the American Lung Association from 2015-2016.

Savills

Corporate Managing Director

Lesa Nickelson French

Corporate Managing Director, Savills

Chris Lewis

Managing Principal, Lee & Associates

Jamail Virani

Partner, LXG

Rudy Hubbard

Principal, Founder, RH Interests

Jonathan Enav

President, US Property Management

Moderator

John Moody, Jr.

Manager, Moody Law Group

Maximizing Asset Performance

Innovative Approaches in Commercial Office Development, Design, and Construction

Dennis Yung

EVP, Skanska USA Building

Kelly Wheeler

SVP & Director of Operations & Strategy, Transwestern

Dan Zimmerman

President, NewForm Real Estate

Jason Atkinson

President, Grey Wolf Engineers

David Euscher

VP, Interior Design Studio Leader, Corgan

Jeffrey Abel

Managing Principal, Abel Design Group

Moderator

Jared Graeve

Director of Business Development, GSD Construction

Get the 2023 Houston Office Market Report In Person

What You’ll Learn:

In light of the economic challenges posed by recent global events, what are the key considerations and strategies for managing risk in Houston's commercial office market and how are industry stakeholders mitigating potential impacts?
What innovative approaches are being taken by Houston office developers and operators to maximize asset performance and value in the current economic climate?
How are changing tenant preferences and needs impacting the design, layout and amenities of local office properties? What strategies are being deployed to meet these demands?
What is today's approach to attracting and retaining tenants? How are landlords and property managers adapting their leasing and tenant retention strategies in response to evolving market dynamics?
Are we seeing a shift in corporate tenants in the Houston market? If so, how is that impacting development and design decision-making?
How has the financing landscape for Houston office commercial real estate investments evolved, and what are the current trends and challenges in obtaining financing for office properties in the city and its submarkets?
How are capital markets, including debt and equity markets, influencing investment strategies and deal structures for Houston offices, and what are the implications for investors?
How are evolving market dynamics, such as changes in supply and demand, rental rates and tenant profiles, impacting the underwriting and financing of office space in Houston?
What are the key considerations and strategies for navigating the Houston office market during a possible recession, and how can industry stakeholders prepare for potential impacts?

How You’ll Do More Business: Join us for an insightful discussion on the current state of the Houston Office commercial real estate market, where our panel of industry experts will share innovative approaches for managing risk, maximizing asset performance and meeting changing tenant preferences. Learn about strategies for attracting and retaining tenants, what the current office financing landscape looks like and the impact of evolving market dynamics. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from our esteemed panel of experts.

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.

Why You Should Attend This Summit: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Director of Operations Sophie McCourt at sophie.mccourt@bisnow.com.

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Venue

Lyric Tower
440 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
Suite 2200

Breakfast and Networking: Lyric Lobby, take garage elevators to Lobby and turn right
Event Content: 22nd Floor

Parking Information:

Lyric Garage located at 411 Smith Street (for GPS)
0-2 hours $6
2-5 hours $12

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Coffee, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Navigating The Ups and Downs of Houston Office Market: Trends, Challenges, and Innovative Solutions
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking and Coffee Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Maximizing Asset Performance: Innovative Approaches in Commercial Office Development, Design, and Construction
10:45 AM 11:00 AM	Closing Networking