Overview
Crystal Thorpe collaborates with clients to plan and execute on real estate transactions, with a particular focus on affordable housing developments, tax credit projects, and real estate finance. Crystal represents both lenders and borrowers, nonprofit and for-profit developers, governmental entities, and investors.
As a former tax consultant, Crystal brings exceptional organizational, managerial and analytical skills to the lifecycle of a transaction.
Prior Experience
Prior to joining Faegre Drinker, Crystal worked as a director at a big four accounting firm, advising multinational corporations on international and domestic on tax matters — from planning to compliance to audit prevention and assistance.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
Minnesota
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M. in Tax (2016)
University of North Dakota School of Law
J.D. with distinction (2008)
Regis University
B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude (2004)
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Civic Activities
- Arts of Life – Executive Board (Member)