Mr. Matthew E. Fernand has been an Executive Vice President and the General Counsel of Seritage Growth Properties since June 2015 and serves as its Secretary. Mr. Fernand served as a Partner of Sidley Austin LLP since January 1, 2012, where he focused on the financing, development, acquisition and disposition of commercial properties and the formation of real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Additionally, he has significant experience in office, retail and industrial lease transactions representing both landlords and tenants as well as real estate loan workouts and restructurings. Mr. Fernand holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Emory University and a Juris Doctorate from Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.