Danielle Githens, senior counsel in the firm's Business and Real Estate practices, has 24 years of experience representing financial institutions and borrowers in all aspects of commercial and real estate financing 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. Danielle’s borrower clients include emerging companies, family-owned businesses, non-profits, and public companies. Danielle 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 non-judicial foreclosures, receivership appointments, and guarantor actions.
Professional Recognition
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law," 2007 – 2009
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