SAN DIEGO—For companies in the business of innovation, it isimportant to focus on delivering the most functionality whilecreating maximum flexibility in lease terms,Avison Young's principal BrianCooper tells GlobeSt.com. The firm recently hired Cooperto focus on expanding the firm's life-sciencestenant-representation practice, specializing in advising life-science companies in the San Diegoregion. Cooper has 13 years of industry experience, most recentlyas an SVP in JLL's life-sciences practice here. Wespoke exclusively with him about his new role and whatlife-sciences tenants and landlords are seeking today.

GlobeSt.com: What do you hope to accomplish in yournew role with Avison Young?

Cooper: I was drawn to Avison Youngbecause of its collaborative culture and principal-led businessmodel, which will enhance my ability to make decisions at the locallevel and provide a nimble, custom-tailored approach to transactionmanagement for my clients. Avison Young's strong track record inSan Diego and Southern California were appealing, and I think thesefactors will enable me to continue to provide high-level service topast clients while expanding my client base and growing the firm'spresence here in town.

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Carrie Rossenfeld

Carrie Rossenfeld is a reporter for the San Diego and Orange County markets on GlobeSt.com and a contributor to Real Estate Forum. She was a trade-magazine and newsletter editor in New York City before moving to Southern California to become a freelance writer and editor for magazines, books and websites. Rossenfeld has written extensively on topics including commercial real estate, running a medical practice, intellectual-property licensing and giftware. She has edited books about profiting from real estate and has ghostwritten a book about starting a home-based business.