Carolyn practices in all areas of commercial and residential real estate and commercial finance. She regularly represents individuals, trusts, developers, financial institutions and planned communities in connection with the purchase, financing, development and leasing of commercial and residential properties.

Carolyn's residential practice focuses on individuals and developers, including the financing and acquisition of properties as well as obtaining zoning and other land use approvals from municipal agencies, commissions and land use boards. Carolyn also represents private tax districts and planned communities, including condominium associations, and has extensive experience in corporate governance under the Connecticut Common Interest Ownership Act.

Carolyn's commercial practice focuses on counseling financial institutions and private equity firms in connection with commercial real estate financing, including loan restructuring and workouts. Carolyn's practice also includes the representation of individuals, developers and municipalities in private and public construction and development projects, as well as the representation of both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing of office and retail properties.

Distinctions

· Executive Director, Connecticut Moot Court Board (1998-1999)

· Articles Editor, Connecticut Law Review (1998-1999)

· Outstanding Law Student, National Association of Women Lawyers (1998)

· Phi Betta Kappa, magna cum laude

· Order of the Cross and Crown

Professional Affiliations

· American Bar Association

· Connecticut Bar Association: Executive Committee, Real Property Section

· Fairfield County Bar Association

· Greenwich Bar Association: Treasurer (2009-2010), Vice President (2010-2011), President (2011-2012)

· Real Estate Finance Association

Community Involvement

· Darien-Norwalk YWCA: Nominating Chair (2006-2007); Corporate Secretary (2007-2009); Member (2006-present)

· Boston College Alumni Association, Fairfield County Chapter: Director of Events (2002-2003); Vice President (2003-2005); Member (2005-present)

Experience

$65,000,000 Structured Financing

Headquarters Development for Billion-dollar Hedge Fund

Subdivision of an Industrial Site

Acquisition Expansion and Refinancing of Regional Distribution Facility

$97 Million REIT Acquisition of 13 Separate Industrial, Commercial and Office Properties

Negotiations for Purchase/Lease of 40,000 Sq. Ft. Facility

Publications

April 8, 2013, Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Affect Towns, Property Owners

October 27, 2006, Brave New World: Protocol After Article 9 Transition Period

News

October 17, 2011, Carolyn Cavolo Elected President of Greenwich Bar Association

February 8, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Henry Zaccardi and Carolyn Cavolo Elevated to Counsel