Allyson G. Saunders, is a partner in the Indian law practice group with extensive experience in the area of Tribal economic development and financing. Ms. Saunders has advised tribes and their economic development entities as outside special and general counsel, and is experienced in all aspects of economic development on Indian lands, emphasizing in the negotiation, financing and construction of complex real estate, casino and resort developments, as well as financing transactions in connection with such developments. She has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating construction contracts and construction-related agreements, as well as loan agreements, offering memoranda and all forms of financing-related agreements. Ms. Saunders' practice has included representation of owners, underwriters, institutional lenders, developers, and retail and office landlords in connection with sophisticated real estate and finance transactions both on and off Indian lands.