BALTIMORE, MD (July 20, 2026) -- Venable LLP announced today that Mary Clare Schuller has joined the firm's Real Estate Finance Group as counsel in Baltimore.
Schuller represents financial institutions, businesses, developers, and property owners in complex real estate and corporate transactions. Her practice includes acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, secured lending, business sales, and significant public-sector real estate projects. She also has experience representing clients in real estate-related disputes and advocating for legislative initiatives affecting the real estate industry.
"Clare is a terrific addition to Venable and our Real Estate Finance Group," said Lisa Tavares, co-chair of Venable's Business Division. "Her depth of experience and client-focused approach will be a tremendous asset to our team and the clients we serve."
"We're excited to welcome Clare to the firm," said Bryan Rakes, co-chair of Venable's Business Division. "She brings sophisticated real estate transactional experience that further strengthens our practice and enhances the value we deliver to clients."
"I'm excited to join Venable and collaborate with such a talented team," said Schuller. "The firm's collaborative culture and outstanding real estate platform create an exceptional opportunity to continue delivering practical, strategic counsel to clients as they pursue their business goals."
Schuller earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is admitted to practice in Maryland and before the U.S. Tax Court.