General Counsel
With over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate development, leasing, and property management, Mr. Conrad serves as General Counsel for Hovde Properties, a role he has held since March 2013. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, and Washington and is also a licensed Wisconsin real estate broker, serving as the supervisory broker for Hovde Properties.
Prior to joining Hovde Properties, Mr. Conrad held executive legal positions at leading commercial real estate firms, including serving as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for a company managing a $1 billion portfolio of apartments, office spaces, retail, and industrial properties. He also served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for a Wisconsin-based developer and as CEO and Chief Compliance Officer for a FINRA-regulated securities broker-dealer affiliate.
Mr. Conrad earned his law degree from the University of Denver College of Law, his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a Commercial Real Estate Certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Selected Publications & Presentations
Mr. Conrad has authored and presented on land use and commercial real estate development topics, including: “Annexation: Municipal Discretion in Approving or Denying the Petition,” “Using a Water Authority to Deliver Water Resources,” “Local Government Regulation of Land Use,” “Useful Software Applications,” “A Practical Guide to Successful Land Use Approval: Procedures, Politics and Pitfalls in Land Use Planning & Zoning,” and “Local Control of Communication Towers, Antenna, and Cellular Facilities.” His land use litigation experience includes the Colorado Supreme Court case of U.S. West Communications, Inc. v. City of Longmont.
Community Involvement
Mr. Conrad has served on the Board of Trustees, Community Development Authority, and Plan Commission of the Village of Cottage Grove, as well as a member of the Monona Grove School District Citizens Stakeholder Planning Team.
As General Counsel, Mr. Conrad plays a key role in shaping Hovde Properties’ legal strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting the company’s continued growth in the commercial real estate sector.
