HOUSTON-CBRE has hired John Papini as a senior associate within the firm's office occupier team.
Papini brings to CBRE his experience in counseling clients from multiple industries, including real estate, energy, maritime, construction, consumer products, and transportation, as well as assisting with projects and investments across the globe. He is conversational in modern standard Arabic and familiar with Islamic culture and has studied the language and the region for more nine years, while living for brief periods in Egypt, Morocco and the West Bank.
“We are thrilled to have John join our team. As notable as his accomplishments have been, he has an even more impressive personality and set of values that will benefit our team and our clients greatly,” remarked Trevor Hightower, managing director of the office occupier group.
Prior to joining CBRE, Papini practiced law as an associate at Sidley Austin, LLP and at Vinson and Elkins, LLP. John earned his law doctorate from Harvard Law School after graduating magna cum laude from Duke University with a bachelor of arts in Arabic language and literature and a bachelor of arts in philosophy.
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