Shipman & Goodwin Welcomes Accomplished Real Estate Attorney Cyd Smith as Partner

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce that Cynthia (Cyd) L. Smith, has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group. With more than two decades of experience representing owners, developers, landlords, tenants, and contractors, Cyd brings a practical, business-oriented approach to commercial real estate matters throughout the Northeast and nationwide.

Cyd joins Shipman from Whitman Breed, where she led the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. She also previously served as Associate General Counsel for a national real estate company with integrated development, ownership, and management operations.

Her work spans the leasing, financing, acquisition, and development of retail, office, and mixed-use properties, as well as real estate tax appeals and high-end residential construction matters. Cyd’s deep knowledge of the real estate industry, coupled with her in-house counsel perspective, positions her to deliver creative, client-focused solutions across the real estate lifecycle.

“Cyd’s reputation as a trusted advisor and her deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape make her a terrific addition to our team,” said Lisa Zana, Co-Chair of Shipman’s Real Estate Practice Group. “Her experience complements our strengths and expands our ability to serve real estate clients across the region.”

Cyd is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Real Estate Finance Association.