2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Amy T.M. Oakley, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Three skills that you use every day in your position: 

Communication, authenticity and accountability. 

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:

“HBR IdeaCast”.

Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less

Build a team and empower your team members.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? 

I am proud of my role in development projects, whether creating affordable, work-force or market-rate multi-family housing, or supporting a revitalization project that serves the community. My work to secure financing and incentives makes clients’ vision a reality. My experience on all sides of the deal positions me to advise on every aspect of complex transactions to handle deal structuring, financing and tax credits and navigating the real estate issues to close the deal. 

What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? 

“Amy is a leader in finance, commercial real estate, and tax credit finance. With unique experience representing all sides of complex development projects, she skillfully aligns diverse stakeholder goals to close deals efficiently. Amy’s expertise spans 500+ loan transactions, $1.5 billion in tax credit syndications, and landmark developments across multiple states.” - Jay Peabody, co-managing partner, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP.