Wendelin A. White
Of Counsel
Washington, D.C.
wwhite@goulstonstorrs.com+1 202 721 1119Wendelin A. White
Of Counsel, Washington, D.C.
wwhite@goulstonstorrs.com+1 202 721 1119Related Expertise
From joint ventures and development projects to commercial property acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, clients rely on Wendelin White's deep experience and practical approach to real estate transactions.
Wendy advises public and private real estate investment trusts, local, national, and international companies with investments in the U.S., as well as nonprofits. A resourceful and practical advisor, Wendy closes real estate transactions related to single and multiple sites involving office, hotel, retail, multifamily, and mixed-use properties.
Clients and colleagues appreciate Wendy’s collaborative yet business-minded style. Applying her successful track record across her decades of practice, Wendy guides all parties to reach the best possible pathways to achieving her clients’ business goals.
Related Representative Matters
Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital in the sale of approximately 540 acres of undeveloped land in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The transaction, one of the biggest single land acquisitions in the Commission’s history for conservation purposes, enabled the Council to establish an Outdoor Legacy Fund to expand outdoor programming for future generations of Girl Scouts in the region.
Rockefeller Group affiliates in joint venture investments involving a Class A office and retail development at The Boro in Tysons, Virginia, and the redevelopment of a trophy-class office building in Washington, D.C. Advised on structuring and execution of these complex, high-profile projects.
Skanska, in the acquisition of a 94,000-square-foot, high-density multifamily development site at Scotts Run in Tysons, Virginia. The transaction supports the company’s strategic expansion into one of the region’s premier transit-oriented communities.
A private Maryland REIT in connection with five revolving lines of credit within a 12-month period, including one unsecured facility with a negative pledge on a borrowing base of properties and four secured facilities backed by stock in an affiliated public UPREIT and operating partnership units. These financings strengthened liquidity and enhanced the REIT’s ability to execute on investment opportunities.
The operating partnership of a public UPREIT in its acquisition of a shopping center in Montgomery County, Maryland. The deal enhanced the client’s regional portfolio and aligned with its long-term investment strategy.
The owner of the iconic Washington Hilton in the sale of the hotel to a joint venture between Oaktree Capital and Clearview Hotel Capital. The high-profile transaction involved structuring and execution of one of the most notable hospitality deals in the D.C. market.
The owner of 600 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, in the disposition of an office building in the Watergate complex to Washington Real Estate Investment Trust. The transaction was structured as a tax-protected contribution in exchange for down-REIT units, addressing both financial and strategic objectives for the client.
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Recognition
Chambers USA Guide
June 5, 2025
Accolades
- Chambers USA, Real Estate, District of Columbia, 2019-2021 (Band 2); 2023-2025 (Senior Statespeople)
- Best Lawyers in America® (2006-2020, 2022-2026): Real Estate
- Washington Business Journal, Best Real Estate Deals of 2023 “People’s Choice Award" and Community Impact Award, Representation of Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
- Washington's Top Lawyers, Real Estate, Washingtonian, 2007-2025
- Super Lawyers, Washington DC, 2007-2024
- Who's Who Legal, Global Leaders, Real Estate, 2022, 2024
- "America's Leading Business Lawyers," Chambers USA 2007-2018
- Women Who Mean Business, Washington Business Journal, 2016
- Outstanding Director Award, Washington Business Journal, 2014
- Impact Award, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), DC Chapter, 2009
- Top Washington Lawyer Award, Real Estate, Washington Business Journal, 2005
Affiliations
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Chevy Chase Trust Company, Board of Directors
- Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital, Board of Directors and Officer
- The Economic Club of Washington DC, Former Board Member and General Counsel
- International Women’s Forum of Washington DC, Former Board Member and Officer
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), DC Chapter, Former Member and Past President
- Urban Land Institute, Former Member and Former Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member of ULI’s Women’s Leadership Initiative
- District of Columbia Building Industry Association
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Former Board Member and current volunteer in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a “Snuggler,” holding premature infants
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Florida
Education
University of Miami School of Law ( J.D. , cum laude , 1981 )
University of California ( M.F.A , 1977 )
Sweet Briar College ( B.A. , with honors , 1974 )