Experience at Work
Stacy takes a practical approach when working with her national and local clients on leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, and all aspects of development, operations and management of retail, office and industrial projects. She has been sought after by clients to lead in the development and negotiation of documentation for transactions and portfolio management, focusing on time and operational efficiencies all the while maintaining client protection from increased costs and liability exposure. Stacy's experience ranges from a $500,000,000 multi-state acquisition of an office and retail portfolio to 2,000sf "mom and pop" retail leases, and enjoys the challenge of ensuring that her clients' goals are achieved in each transaction. Prior to joining Capes Sokol, Stacy was a partner at a boutique law firm specializing in real estate law, and was a partner at an AmLaw 150 law firm where she led the firm’s retail real estate practice and was a founding member of the firm’s nationally recognized Retail Institute.
In the Community
Stacy is the immediate past Chair of the Board for the Saint Louis Art Fair, and continues to serve on the Board as a committee leader. She has served as the Missouri/Kansas State Director and Government Relations Chair for the International Council of Shopping Centers, and as a Board Member for Covenant House and the Clayton Chamber of Commerce.
Awards & Recognition
Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America® | Real Estate Law, St. Louis (2021 – Present)
Education
Educational Background
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, magna cum laude (1999)
- BSFS, Georgetown University, cum laude (1990)
- Pushkin State Russian Language Institute, summa cum laude (1988)
Knowledge & Insights
Publications
- Quoted, “Broker and Property Manager Laura Jones Was Born into Real Estate but Really Thrived Once She Found Her Own Community,” International Council of Shopping Centers. (2023)
- Quoted, “The Retail Issue: Real Estate Forum Presents Influencers In Retail,” Globe Street. (2019)
- Quoted, “Data Drives Decision-Making in Retail Real Estate,” Commercial Real Estate Development Association. (2019)
- “The Death of Retail is Greatly Exaggerated.” Louis Business Journal. (2018)
- “The New World of Brick-and-Mortar Retail.” JD Supra. (2018)
- Quoted, “The Second Life of Failed Malls,” Commercial Observer. (2016)
- “Resuscitating Dead Malls.” Commercial Property Executive. (2015)
Admissions & Qualifications
Bar & Court Admissions
- Missouri
Leadership & Community Engagement
Current Leadership Positions
- Saint Louis Art Fair | Immediate Past Chair of the Board
Past Leadership Positions
- International Council of Shopping Centers | State Director (MO/KS)
- International Council of Shopping Centers | Governmental Relations Chair (MO/KS)
- Saint Louis Art Fair | Vice Chair
- Covenant House | Board Member
- Clayton Chamber of Commerce | Board Member
Professional Organizations
- International Council of Shopping Centers
Civic & Community
- Saint Louis Art Fair
- Covenant House
- Clayton Chamber of Commerce