Throughout my career, as lawyer and a teacher, I have been committed to improving access to opportunity. I was drawn to Klein Hornig by the skill and content-area expertise of its lawyers, and its mission of supporting strong communities through built spaces. I like contributing my legal skills to developing permanent housing and livable spaces for families all over the country.
Michelle Shortsleeve represents for-profit and nonprofit developers constructing affordable housing and community development projects in Massachusetts and nationwide. She advises clients on real estate matters, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) structuring and bond-financing, State and local funding, and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) financing and regulatory issues, including 202 Capital Advance (202), Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI), and Mixed-Finance Public Housing program transactions.
Known as a positive and responsive problem-solver, Michelle adds value by finding creative ways to bring local, state, federal, and private funding sources together and through closing. Ensuring that tax credits flow appropriately and are deliverable in full and on time, Michelle helps clients navigate complicated, multilayered financing and regulatory requirements. Michelle enjoys building strong working relationships with all deal parties, and advising on matters in various regions of the country.
