Overview
Rebecca is extremely knowledgeable, diligent and responsive.
-Chambers USA 2024
Rebecca Mendez is a Shareholder in the Firm’s Real Estate Department. She has particular experience representing institutional and non-institutional commercial real estate lenders, bridge lenders, investors and developers in connection with the financing, acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate assets including retail shopping centers, office buildings, apartment buildings, hotels, warehouse, industrial and mixed-use properties.
In addition, Rebecca represents both institutional and non-institutional lenders in connection with the origination and securitization of commercial real estate loans. She also provides representation to institutional lenders in connection with the disposition of distressed real estate assets and distressed loans including loan modifications, workouts and loan sale transactions.
Rebecca has experience with complex commercial real estate transactions involving lease negotiation, joint venture acquisitions, property development, community development districts, mortgage-backed securities and property management.
Professional & Community Involvement
- We Dance For Change, Board of Directors, 2020-Present
- 2019 and 2020 Gala After-Party Committee, Miami City Ballet, 2018-Present
- SebastianStrong Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors, 2017-Present
- Florida International University College of Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2014-2015
- Junior League of Miami, Co-Chair and Communications Council Board Member, 2013-2014
- United Way, Young Leader, 2013-2014
- Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), 2011-Present
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2007-2012
Recognition
- Chambers USA, Banking and Finance: Transactional (Florida), Up and Coming, 2024-Present
- Leadership Award, Junior League of Miami, 2014
Publications & Presentations
Events:
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Legal Clinic
Goldman Sachs and The Goldman Sachs Foundation|November 2017
Events:
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Legal Clinic
Goldman Sachs and The Goldman Sachs Foundation|November 2016
Events:
What Do Lawyers Do?
Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Miami Law Forum|September 2015
Events:
The Rewards of Risk
2014 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace|October 2014
Newsroom
Firm Announcements:
35 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers and 11 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2024
June 2024
In the Media:
Shareholder Brings Lending Experience To Stearns Weaver
Law360|May 2021
In the Media:
On the Move
Law.com / Daily Business Review|September 2020
In the Media:
Real Estate Lawyers On The Move
Law360|September 2020
Firm Announcements:
Stearns Weaver Miller Adds Rebecca L. Mendez in Miami
August 2020