Hello! I'm Greg
After building a successful real estate business over 25 years, including founding one of NYC's largest brokerage firms and building a multi-family portfolio, I chose to pursue my lifelong interest in law and international affairs - a passion that began during my studies at Georgetown's School of Foreign Service. I have completed my LLB in English Law at the University of Dundee in Scotland and an LLM specializing in International Financial Law at King's College London while maintaining my real estate practice. Having passed the Solicitor's Qualifying Exam Pt. 1 (2025) and the New York State Bar Exam (2026), I am now eager to begin my legal career, bringing my real-world business perspective to matters where business, finance, and law intersect.
Gregory Harden
2024 Law School Graduate &
Real Estate Profesisonal
Passed SQE 1 (Solictitor's Qualifying Exam Pt. 1) - 2025
Passed NYS Bar Exam - 2026
Phone:
+1-917-681-3594
Email:
Address:
170 East 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
USA
EDUCATION
2023-2024
Master's of Law (LLM)
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON, London, England
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Passed “With Merit,” including “Distinction” grade for dissertation “Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Assets and the Developing World”
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Modules included Law of International Finance, International & Comparative Trust Law, Negotiation, Legal Regulation of Economic and Financial Crime, and Law of Financial Technologies
2021-2023
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
in Law of England & Wales
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, Dundee, Scotland
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Graduated with Distinction
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Earned English Private Law II Medal, awarded annually to the best student in English Law of Property and English Law of Equity & Trusts
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Served as Assistant Editor, Dundee Student Law Review
1990-1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
in Foreign Service
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Graduated cum laude
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Concentration: Diplomacy & International Security
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Cumulative undergraduate GPA: 3.58 out of 4.0
EXPERIENCE
2009 - Present
Co-founder & CEO
OXFORD PROPERTY GROUP LLC
(now FindRealEstate LLC)
New York, NY
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Built company from the ground up, with partner, to rank in top eight real estate firms in NYC, according to Real Deal Magazine
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Oversaw 670+ agents brokering over 2500 rental deals and 300 closed sales annually, generating over $10 Million annually in agent commissions
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Managed all legal issues for firm, including contract negotiations, compliance requirements, risk management, and dispute resolution, either on own or contracting with outside counsel
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Built operations to scale the organization, including marketing, public relations, finance, human resources, recruiting, accounting, etc.
2025 - Present
Compliance Officer/Business Broker
MCBA Business Advisors
East Hampton, NY
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Lead a multi-state licensing initiative to obtain real estate broker licenses in 17 states, ensuring full compliance with business brokerage regulations.
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Research state-specific licensing laws, regulatory frameworks, and application procedures to guide strategic licensing efforts.
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Set up legal business entities (LLCs) as required, managing filings and documentation with relevant state authorities.
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Enroll in and complete state-mandated real estate licensing courses and prepare for corresponding exams.
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Prepare and submit broker applications with all required materials to state real estate commissions.
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Collaborate directly with the founder to prioritize licensing workflows and support the company’s expansion plans.
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Stay positioned to expand into lead engagement and business development as inbound deal flow increases.
1995 - Present
Real Estate Investor/Broker
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR / BROKER
New York / Connecticut
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Active commercial Real Estate Broker and investor
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Drove substantial revenue via select investments in co-ops, condominiums, and multi-family buildings in New York City and Connecticut
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Built investment business to over 50 units
1994 - 1995
Management Consultant
Oxford Associates, Inc. (now Marketbridge)
Bethesda, MD
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Focused on competitive analysis, benchmarking, and process re-engineering
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Authored reports for Fortune 500 companies on behalf of management consulting firm
1993 - 1994
Legal Assistant
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
New York, NY
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Reviewed and recommended settlement offers on claims made to Prudential Securities Limited Partnership Settlement Fund
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Assisted corporate and litigation partners and associates with preparing document productions, performing legal research and facilitating closings
PERSONAL
Avid hiker, runner, 4 x Ironman Triathlon finisher, Mt Kilimanjaro summiteer
LANGUAGES
Fluent in French, studying Korean
SKILLS
Passed NYS Bar Exam - February 2026
Passed Solicitor Qualifying Exam Pt. 1
(SQE1) July 2025
NYC E-File
Lexis - Nexis
Licensed Real Estate Broker in NY, FL, NC, SC, WI, DE, and AL
Fluent in French
EXPERTISE
INT'L FINANCIAL LAW
My LLM studies at King's College London focused on cross-border financial regulation, securities law, and emerging fintech issues. I have particular expertise in digital asset regulation frameworks and how they impact developing economies - the subject of my distinction-level dissertation. I bring a practical understanding of how international financial regulations intersect with business operations.
REAL ESTATE LAW & BUSINESS
With over 25 years of experience as a broker, investor, and brokerage CEO, I've handled hundreds of real estate transactions and navigated complex regulatory environments. My expertise spans residential and commercial transactions, landlord-tenant matters, property management, and brokerage operations - bringing practical business insight to legal issues in the industry.
BUSINESS OPS & COMPLIANCE
Currently leading a multi-state licensing and compliance initiative across 17 jurisdictions — researching regulations, forming entities, and preparing broker applications — I bring the same operational rigor I applied as co-founder and CEO of a top NYC brokerage supporting 670+ agents. Skilled at identifying legal risks and translating complex requirements into practical business solutions.