Profile
Aaron B. Johnson has a broad-based transactional practice, focusing on commercial lending, real estate, corporate finance and general business matters. Aaron regularly represents lenders and borrowers in various types of debt financing transactions, including acquisition and construction financing, asset-based lending, syndicated credit facilities, tax credits, and working capital lines of credit. He represents property owners, asset managers, sponsors and investors with respect to the acquisition, development and disposition of real estate investments across a variety of asset classes, including the structuring and negotiation of partnership and joint venture agreements. Aaron also routinely advises clients in a variety of industries on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, debt and equity financing, and general commercial matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Aaron was General Counsel for a full-service real estate development company operating throughout the Midwest.
Areas of Practice
Education
- University of Nebraska School of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2002
- William Jewell College, B.S., Business Administration, 1999
Bar & Court Admissions
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Nebraska, 2002
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
- Leadership Omaha, Class 36, Omaha Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Trustees, Goodwill Industries of Omaha (2021 – Present)
- Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary, Police Athletics for Community Engagement (2015 – 2023)
- Board of Directors, Risk Management Association of the Midlands (2018 – 2021)
- Board of Advisors, DIBS (Developing Infinite Bookshelves) for Kids (2015 – 2019)
Selected Practice Highlights
- Representing lenders and borrowers in secured loans totaling over $1.5 billion in the aggregate, including club and syndicated credit facilities
- Representing asset manager with respect to the acquisition, syndication, disposition and financing of multifamily and office properties throughout the U.S.
- Representing private equity real estate funds in value-add multifamily, office and industrial investments throughout the U.S.
- Representing developers, operating companies and lenders in transactions involving various federal and state programs and incentives, including new markets tax credits, low-income housing tax credits, property assessed clean energy programs, and renewable energy tax credits
- Representing clients in a variety of industries in merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions
- Acting as outside general counsel to start-up and operating companies, advising with respect to governance, financing, commercial contracting and related matters
