Lynn A. Vaughn, Counsel at our Las Vegas law office
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Lynn A. Vaughn

Counsel
Biography

Lynn Vaughn is a member of our commercial real estate team.  Her practice focuses on commercial office, retain and ground leasing and and commercial property operations matters. She advises on a wide range of commercial real estate issues, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating leases and lease related documents, listing agreements, and commission agreements. Her experience includes non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, purchase and sale agreements and vendor and service contracts. Lynn also works closely with asset management and property management teams on investor and tenant relations.

Prior to joining the firm, Lynn served as General Counsel for Gemini Rosemont Commercial Real Estate and previously as the General Counsel for the Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas strip where she simultaneously served as the General Manager of the property.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Florida State University and a J.D. from the University of Arizona. She is a certified mediator and arbitrator and served as an Alternate Judge for the Las Vegas Municipal Court.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada


Court Admissions

  • Federal Court of Claims
  • Supreme Court of Nevada
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Nevada
  • United States Supreme Court


Education

  • University of Arizona (J.D.)
    • Arizona Law Review, Articles Editor
      • “Unwed Fathers and Their Newborn Children Placed for Adoption: Protecting the Rights of Both in Custody Disputes,” @ 36 Ariz. L.R. 1010
  • Florida State University, Panama City Campus (B.S., Business Management)
Experience

Representative Matters

  • Represent large national developer in all lease negotiations for Las Vegas retail and office properties.
  • Represent national developer on all lease negotiations for retail component of new mixed use development and sale of property to national hotel brand.
  • Represent large real estate investment and asset management firm in various restaurant, medical, and retail leases as well as property dispositions
  • Represent national commercial developer in all office leasing and property acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Represent national brand tenants in lease negotiations.
  • Represent fast growing fitness concept on all lease negotiations for expanding business.
  • Served as General Counsel responsible for all leasing, operations and other legal matters for a multi-state office Landlord.
  • Served as General Counsel responsible for all retail, restaurant and live entertainment venue leasing as well as all operations and other legal matters for a retail center located on the Las Vegas Strip.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Gemini Rosemont Commercial Real Estate, General Counsel (2017-2021)
  • Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Vice President, General Counsel (2007-2016)
  • Lynn Kirsch, Chtd., (2004-2005)
  • Unlimited Holdings, Inc., General Counsel (2002-2004)
  • Bernhard & Leslie, Associate (1999-2002)
  • Curran & Parry, Associate (1997-1999)
  • Goold, Patterson, DeVore & Rondeau, Associate (1995-1997)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • State Bar of Nevada
    • Executive Council, Young Lawyers Section (1997-2000)
      • Chair (1999-2000)
      • Chair Elect (1998-1999)
      • Golf Tournament Committee Chair (1998 and 1999)
      • Lawsuits Day Committee Chair (1998 and 1999)
    • Fee Dispute Arbitration Panel (2000-20005, 2015-Present)
    • Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board (1997-2005)
  • Alternate Judge, Las Vegas Municipal Court (1999, 2000-2004)
  • Commissioner, Commission on Postsecondary Education for the State of Nevada (1999-2001)
  • Better Business Bureau Auto Line Arbitrator (2003-2005)
  • Clark County Social Services Neighborhood Justice Center Volunteer Mediator (2001-2005)
  • Junior League of Las Vegas (1999-2004)
    • League Attorney (2000-2003)
  • Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Santa Fe Class of 2018

Community Involvement

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada, Board Member (2023-Present)
  • Special Olympics Nevada, Board Member (2024- present)
  • Special Olympics Swimming, Coach (2016-Present)
  • University of Nevada/United Way Instructor “How to Form a Not for Profit Corporation in Nevada” (2002-2004)
  • Junior League of Las Vegas (1999-2004)
    • League Attorney (2000-2003)