Connect CRE Selects Matthew Sheinbaum and Katherine Hunt for its 2026 Next Generation Awards

Connect CRE has recognized counsel Matthew Sheinbaum and associate Katherine Hunt as winners of its 2026 "Next Generation Awards," honoring their continued commitment to excellence and their growing influence in the commercial real estate industry.

Sheinbaum was recognized for California, while Hunt was honored for Atlanta & the Southeast.

Connect CRE, in a feature profile on Sheinbaum, highlighted his key role in managing and executing large-scale, multi-state portfolio transactions, including advising LBA Realty on deals totaling nearly $2 billion in 2025. The article also underscored his role in fostering collaboration within the firm and supporting the development of junior attorneys as key factors in his selection as a winner.

Connect CRE's profile of Hunt emphasized her role in representing institutional lenders in sophisticated financing matters, noting her experience structuring and negotiating loan documents, overseeing due diligence and guiding transactions through closing. The publication also pointed to her recent work on a $42 million acquisition and repositioning loan for the Atlanta Financial Center, along with her active mentorship, industry engagement and community involvement.

The Next Gen Awards program celebrates outstanding young professionals who distinguish themselves through talent, innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the business. With nominations submitted from across the industry, selection reflects a significant and well-earned achievement.