Baker Donelson Welcomes Former In-House Counsel Yasmine Antoine to Atlanta Office as Of Counsel

Ms. Antoine draws on years of experience serving as general counsel and an operations executive for a privately held construction and real estate development firm. She offers clients practical, business-minded guidance across all phases of the real estate lifecycle, including multifamily and mixed-use development transactions, construction management (Owner's Representative and Construction Manager at Risk), and contractual and regulatory compliance. Her counsel has led to favorable outcomes in high-stakes, multifaceted matters that generated cost savings of several million dollars for her clients.

"Yasmine brings a distinctive perspective shaped by her in-house and executive leadership experience," said Jeffrey M. Pomeroy, chair of Baker Donelson's Real Estate Group. "Her combination of legal skill, operational insight, and proven leadership makes her an outstanding resource for our clients, particularly those navigating multifaceted development projects."

Ms. Antoine earned her J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she served as executive editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property. She is a member of the American Bar Association and numerous professional and civic organizations, including the Association of Corporate Counsel, Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Urban Land Institute, Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Atlanta Business League, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and the Commercial Real Estate Women Network. She also currently serves as board chair of the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute. Ms. Antoine was recognized among the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Women Who Mean Business in 2020 and as a Corporate Counsel Diversity Champion in 2021.