GA Group Real Estate appointed Lara Sessler as a principal. In her role, Sessler will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complexities of corporate real estate, leveraging her deep expertise in excess asset disposition and lease mitigation.
Throughout her career, Sessler has established herself as a high-impact leader, having secured over $500 million in occupancy cost savings for national retailers and major corporate tenants through strategic lease restructuring and terminations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lara to the leadership team at GA Group Real Estate,” Michael Jerbich, president of GA Group Real Estate, said. “Her deep expertise in strategic restructuring and her track record of delivering significant value for industry-leading clients make her an invaluable asset as we continue to grow our practice.”
Prior to joining GA Group, Sessler was with CBRE, where she transacted over $100 million in national real estate sales for Restaurant Brands International, covering brands including Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs. Her diverse portfolio includes managing M&A transitions for T-Mobile and TD Ameritrade, as well as securing critical pandemic-era rent relief for major brands such as Dave & Buster’s, Hooters, Hard Rock and Black Angus.
Her experience also includes a tenure at DJM Real Estate, a Gordon Brothers company, where she specialized in negotiating landlord settlements in both distressed and non-distressed scenarios. Over her distinguished career, she has advised a wide range of industry leaders, including CVS, Macy’s, Petco, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Yum! Brands and Advance Auto Parts.
Sessler holds dual professional credentials as both a licensed attorney and a real estate broker in New York and Connecticut.
