SharePrinter-friendly versionSend by emailA TitleA TitleA Title A A A Kelli A. Scheid TabsetOverviewBar & Court Admission Bar & Court Admissions California Bar District of Columbia Bar Education University of Virginia School of Law, JD, 2007 Duke University, AB, 2001 Kelli A. ScheidAssociateWashington, DC T 202.715.8587 E kelli.scheid@arentfox.com Download vCard Kelli is an associate in the Business Department. She represents clients in a wide variety of commercial transactions, including corporate structuring, finance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and general corporate law. She also advises clients in the acquisition, sale, and leasing of commercial real estate, as well as in sports-related transactions. Client Work Some of Kelli’s recent matters include representing: Corporate ThinkFoodGroup in connection with the development of José Andrés-branded restaurants in Doha, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC, as well as licensing and general corporate matters European fashion companies, including Lacoste and Diesel, in connection with licensing and general corporate matters Real Estate Washington Real Estate Investment Trust in connection with the acquisition, financing, and sale of office, multifamily, and other commercial properties Fannie Mae in connection with the leasing of commercial office space, and Diesel in connection with the leasing of commercial retail space Sports A prospective purchaser in connection with the acquisition of an NBA franchise PPL EnergyPlus in connection with sponsorship and naming rights with respect to PPL Park, home of the MLS Philadelphia Union Previous Work Before joining Arent Fox, Kelli was a financial analyst at FleetBoston Financial (now Bank of America). Professional Activities Kelli is a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and Associates Committee. Publications, Presentations, and Recognitions Kelli was a Hardy Cross Dillard Fellow and served on the editorial board of the Virginia Tax Review while at the University of Virginia School of Law. Life Beyond the Law Kelli enjoys volunteering. She has been involved with Americorps; Children, Youth & Family Services; Legal Aid Society; Make-a-Wish Foundation; Ronald McDonald House; Special Olympics; and the Whitman-Walker Clinic. She currently serves on the planning committee for Washington DC area fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In her spare time, she travels (most recently to Croatia and Slovenia), plays tennis, and watches college basketball. Newsroom Date Type Title 10 / 31 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox Named Strategic Affiliate for 2012 Mobile Health (mHealth) Summit; Slated to Provide “Office Hours” for Startups 10 / 3 / 2012 Event Arent Fox’s Byron Dorgan, David Carter, and Kelli Scheid to Speak at SXSW Eco Conference Deals & Cases Representing ThinkFoodGroup in connection with the development of José Andrés-branded restaurants ThinkFoodGroup in connection with the development of José Andrés-branded restaurants in Doha, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC, as well as licensing and general corporate matters People: Kelli A. Scheid
