In 2015, Perkins Coie client Optima, Inc. embarked on the construction of "Optima Signature". Optima Signature is a 57 story residential community in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago. The building is LEED Silver Certified, and contains 1.5 acres of community amenity space across three floors including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, cabanas, bars, and fitness center offering a virtual workout studio and steam rooms. On September 28, 2018, Perkins Coie represented Optima, Inc. in the $215,000,000 term loan replacement of the construction financing. Perkins Coie had previously represented Optima, Inc. in the negotiation of the original construction financing.

Represented Optima, Inc. in the sale to an affiliate of New York-based Edge Principal Advisors, LLC of Optima Chicago Center. Optima Chicago Center is a modern 42-floor residential apartment building in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago with unparalleled views of the City and the Lake, and steps away from the Magnificent Mile. Optima Chicago Center was designed and developed by Optima, Inc.

Case Study: Perkins Coie LLP represents a joint venture of Optima, Inc. and DeBartolo Real Estate Investments, LLC in the development of Optima Sonoran Village.

Case Study: New Water Park, LLC is the developer of a mixed-use building housing the Loews Hotel Chicago and the North Water Residences. The 400-room downtown luxury hotel includes a steakhouse, rooftop lounge, lobby bar and lounge, spa and 29,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.

Case Study: The Candlestick Point/Hunters Point Shipyard project will include 12,000 new homes, 3 million square feet of green technology office development and 1 million square feet of retail on 700 acres of the San Francisco Bayfront, with development scheduled to occur for the next 20 years and beyond.

Case Study: Brookfield Communities, Inc. and affiliate 89 & Vine Arizona Partners, LLC. Brookfield is a homebuilder of master planned communities and homes with locations near Sedona/Cottonwood and Bullhead City, Arizona, with a focus on active adult communities.

Case Study: Represented Treasure Island Community Development LLC in developing and implementing a strategy for subdividing and conveying remediated property.