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Ian Leon

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Associate

860.251.5063
ileon@goodwin.com

Hartford

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Ian is an Associate in Shipman’s Real Estate, Land Use, Environmental, Energy and Construction practices, and was previously a Summer Associate in 2021 and 2022.

Ian brings a fresh perspective and a strong foundation in various aspects of commercial real estate law. His practice includes real estate finance, development, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.

Ian assists developers through the different stages of real estate development, offering a practical and detail-oriented approach. He also has experience with Environmental Use Restrictions, providing essential guidance on navigating environmental regulations. This dual focus allows Ian to offer clients well-rounded legal support.

While in law school, Ian served as President of the Latinx Law Student Association at Quinnipiac University. During his tenure as President, his organization fostered robust partnerships with the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association and the Hispanic National Bar Association, creating valuable opportunities for law students to connect with local Latinx attorneys.

Credentials

Education

  • Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 2023, magna cum laude
  • University of New Haven, B.S., 2018, cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut, 2023

Distinctions

  • Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law (2026)
  • New England Legal Awards Most Promising Newcomer, Finalist (2025)

Professional Affiliations

  • Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association: Board Member
  • Hispanic National Bar Association: Secretary, Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Executive Board (2025–2026); Deputy Regional Governor and YLD Representative, Region I
  • Commercial Real Estate Women of CT: Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee and Board Member
  • Connecticut Bar Association: Real Estate Law Section

Experience

Real estate

University of New Haven Purchase of 130,000 square-foot Building and 12-Acre Lot

Represented the University of New Haven in the closing of its purchase of the “Railroad Salvage” building and land adjacent to the University. This long-awaited purchase furthers their strategic vision and mission of building a new Research and Development Center which will provide students with a hands-on opportunity in advanced manufacturing industries and be the key intersection of university research, innovation, and workforce development. Learn more about the transaction here.

Hartford

860.251.5063

ileon@goodwin.com

Areas of Focus

  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate and Land Use Litigation

Related Industries

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
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