Rachel Boyce
- San Francisco
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Rachel advises clients in real estate transactions and debt financing.
Rachel is experienced in a wide range of asset types, including industrial buildings, retail developments, senior housing facilities, offices, research and testing facilities, vacant land, and mixed-use projects. She works with both emerging companies and established corporations to strategize on sophisticated deals and assist with day-to-day real estate and leasing issues. Her debt finance experience includes secured and unsecured credit facilities, acquisition financing, bridge loans, and structured financings. Rachel also advises on cutting-edge issues and uses, including electric vehicle charging and data centers.
In 2020, Rachel received the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights’ James T. Caleshu Award for outstanding pro bono contribution to the Legal Services for Entrepreneurs program. The program provides free business legal services to people of color and low-income individuals starting or developing for-profit businesses, and to businesses committed to underserved communities.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, LL.M., 2017
- University of London, LL.B., with honors, 2015
- University of the West Indies, M.Sc., International Relations, with honors, 2011
- University of the West Indies, B.S., International Relations, with honors, 2009
Bar and Court Admissions
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California
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District of Columbia
Additional Languages
- Spanish
Professional Recognition
Recipient of Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights - James L Caleshu Award, 2020
Top 40 Under 40 - National Black Lawyers
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law, 2023-2026
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Black BigLaw Pipeline, Board Member, 2024-present
- Child Care Law Center, Board Member, 2018-present
- Foundation for College Education, Board Member, 2023-2025
- Bayganda Foundation, Board Member, 2019-2025
