Vanessa Tran

Attorney

Vanessa’s practice primarily focuses on the representation of affordable housing developers and owners in all aspects of the development and preservation of affordable, multi-family rental housing, with an emphasis on projects financed with low income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, federal, state, and local housing subsidies. Vanessa has considerable expertise in assisting clients in structuring and implementing year 15 investor exits and property transfers.

Prior to joining Kantor Taylor and obtaining a law degree, Vanessa worked as a developer for BRIDGE Housing Corporation where she participated in the creation of over 900 affordable housing units throughout Southern California.

Professional Affiliations and Community Activities:

- - Member, Board of Directors, Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County
  - Member, American Bar Association (Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law)
  - Member, Washington State Bar Association
  - Member, Filipino Lawyers of Washington
    - Board Member (2020-2022)
    - Board Treasurer (2021 and 2022)
  - Scholarship Chair, USC Alumni Club of Seattle Board of Directors (2016 and 2017)

Bar Admissions:

- - State of Washington

Education:

- - Seattle University School of Law, J.D.
  - University of Southern California, B.S., Public Policy, Management, and Planning