Real Estate Forum

October 8-9, 2025
Washington, D.C.

Join us in Washington, D.C. this fall for the W&L Real Estate Forum, where alumni and industry leaders will come together to examine key issues, trends, and innovations shaping the future of real estate.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your career, this two-day event will offer meaningful opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with fellow Generals working across the real estate sector.

Event Info

Event Information

Dates

Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, October 8 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Alexander Court
2001 K St NW, Washington DC 20036

Forum
Thursday, October 9 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
Alexander Court
2001 K St NW, Washington DC 20036

COST

Early-Bird Pricing: $250 per person
Regular Pricing: $350 per person

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Registration

Registration

Registration is now open and will close on Friday, October 3.

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Schedule

Schedule

Volunteers

Host Committee

  • Wes Boatwright ’86

    Avison Young

  • Rob Brown ’03

    Arrowmark Partners

  • Colin Connolly ’98

    Cousins Properties

  • Matt Coursen ’03

    JLL

  • Page Gostling ’01

    New York Life Real Estate Investors

  • Martha Hastings ’05

    CBRE

  • Geordy Johnson ’05

    Johnson Development Associates

  • Jayson Lipsey ’01

    Compass Communities

  • Kelly Nagel ’00

    EDENS

  • Elizabeth Kelsey Scruggs ’02

    Hilton

Steering Committee

  • *Ashley Oakes ’17

    Tishman Speyer

  • *David Seifert ’06

    Velocis

  • Victoria Coates ’15

    Morrison Avenue Capital Partners

  • Clark Finney ’06

    JLL

  • Henry Grimball ’06

    Greystar

  • Walker Helvey ’16

    FCP

  • Bo McKown ’15

    Cushman Wakefield

  • Ty Mitchell ’16

    Mesa Capital Partners

  • Lawson Neal ’13

    Eastdil Secured

  • Kelly Ruffing ’18

    Walker & Dunlop

  • Davis Weaver ’18

    OTO Development

FAQs

 FAQs

  • Early-bird registration is $250 per person, with a limited number of tickets available. Once early-bird tickets sell out, the regular price of $350 will apply. Stay tuned for announcements about the early-bird deadline.

  • Registration covers a welcome cocktail reception on Wednesday, October 8, as well as breakfast, lunch, and all forum programming on Thursday, October 9.

  • We understand that cost can be a concern, and we do not want it to prevent you from joining us. If you’re facing financial barriers, please contact us at alumni@wlu.edu. We may have options available to help make your participation in the Real Estate Forum possible.

  • Yes. We will refund your ticket in full up until Friday, September 26. After that date, unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. Email alumni@wlu.edu for assistance.

Accommodations

Accommodations

W&L has arranged a special discounted rate for Real Estate Forum attendees at the Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center. Use the details below to reserve your room:

Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center
901 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20001, US
October 8, 2025 - October 9, 2025

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