Danielle Wolfrom Githens
- Seattle
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Danielle advises lenders and borrowers on all aspects of commercial and real estate financing transactions.
Danielle Githens has 25 years of experience counseling clients on a wide spectrum of financial transactions, including secured and unsecured credit facilities, revolving and term loan facilities, letters of credit, and real estate loans for the acquisition, development, construction, and term financing of all types of properties. She is well-versed in representing financial institutions in connection with loan originations, renewals, and modifications. Danielle's borrower clients include individuals, emerging companies, family-owned businesses, nonprofits, and public companies. She also has extensive experience representing Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) special servicers on a national basis with respect to loan modifications, assumptions, forbearances, discounted payoffs, judicial and nonjudicial foreclosures, receivership appointments, and guarantor actions.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., high honors, Order of the Coif, Executive Articles Editor, Pacific Rim Law and Policy Journal, 1999
- Haverford College, B.A., English, 1994
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Professional Recognition
Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law," 2007 – 2009
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA, Partner, 2009-2020
Community Involvement
- YMCA of Greater Seattle, Camping & Outdoor Leadership Advisory Board, 2013-present; Board Chair, 2019-2022, Equity & Justice Chair, 2020-present
- City of Issaquah Park Board Committee for Park Plan Update, Member, 2023
- City of Issaquah Park Board, 2005-2023; Chair, 2011-2016
- Haverford College Athletic Leaders Representative, 2021-present
- Issaquah High School Booster Club, 2016 – 2022
- Issaquah Citizens for Parks and Pool, Campaign Chair, 2013
- Issaquah Families for Parks and Streams, Campaign Treasurer, 2006
- Haverford College Admission Volunteer, 1999-2018