WAHN MINNESOTA
The Minnesota Women’s Affordable Housing Network is a non-profit organization committed to the empowerment and development of women who work in affordable housing through partnership, professional development, and networking. It is our goal to create a state-wide organization that brings together and supports women from all sectors of the affordable housing industry to carry out our mission.
We’d love to hear from you! You can reach out at any time by emailing us: minnesotawahn@gmail.com
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
To build a network of women with a shared passion for affordable housing and the empowerment of women.
MINNESOTA LEADERSHIP
Christina RIEck Loukas
Shareholder at Winthrop & Weinstine
Shareholder at Winthrop & Weinstine, practices in real estate & construction litigation, with a focus on working with clients to resolve the unique issues that can arise in connection with low-income housing tax credit developments, specifically disputes between partners arising near the end of the 15-year tax credit compliance period. Christina has represented numerous general partners, successfully protecting their contractual rights and preserving affordable housing for the future.
Erin Mathern
Shareholder at Winthrop & Weinstine
Erin Mathern is a shareholder at Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. She represents for-profit and non-profit developers with a focus on affordable, multifamily housing utilizing low-income housing tax credits and other forms of structured finance. Erin specializes in complex transactions involving a variety of funding sources including tax-exempt bonds, private equity, and agency and subordinate debt. Erin and her team have participated in the creation or rehabilitation of tens of thousands of units of affordable housing, creating favorable client outcomes that result in more, better housing for individuals and families. Erin also serves as Board Chair of Minnesota Housing Partnership, a non-profit dedicated to affordable housing research, policy, and capacity building
Quin Seiler
Shareholder at Winthrop & Weinstine
Quin Seiler is a litigator who represents clients in disputes involving all aspects of affordable housing including construction, contract, partnership and real estate disputes. In addition, Quin represents real estate developers, including for-profit and non-profit developers, in connection with disputes that arise near the end of the low income housing tax credit Year-15 compliance period. With experience beginning before a dispute has arisen through trial, she advises her clients on their year-15 rights and obligations under their partnership agreement and applicable law to best position them for a successful outcome.
