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
Venue TBA

Forum
Thursday, October 9
Alexander Court
2001 K St NW, Washington DC 20036

COST

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

Learn more

Registration

Registration

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

Click here to see who is coming!

Schedule

Schedule

More information coming soon!

Topics of this year’s event will include:

  • Macroeconomic Fireside Chat

  • AI: Real Estate Infrastructure

  • New in Office

  • Strength in Industry Verticals

  • The Future of Hospitality

  • Real Estate and the Credit Markets

Volunteers

Host Committee

  • Wes Boatwright ’86

    Avison Young

  • Rob Brown ’04

    Arrowmark Partners

  • Colin Connelly ’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

    Fulton Peak

  • 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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