Hello! I'm Greg
After building a successful real estate business over 25 years — including co-founding one of NYC's largest independent brokerages and a multi-family investment portfolio — I returned to a lifelong interest in law and international affairs that first took root during my studies at Georgetown's School of Foreign Service. While continuing to run my real estate practice, I completed an LL.B. in English Law at the University of Dundee and an LL.M. in International Financial Law at King's College London. Having passed the Solicitors Qualifying Exam Part 1 (2025) and the New York State Bar Exam (2026), I'm now looking to launch my legal career as an admitted attorney — bringing a business owner's perspective to matters where law, finance, and commerce 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
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
2025 - Present
Compliance & Dispute Resolution Consultant
FIND REAL ESTATE
(f/k/a Oxford Property Group)
New York, NY
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Manage business, compliance, and operational aspects of commission disputes, regulatory inquiries, licensing matters, contractual disputes, and other contested matters in coordination with counsel
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Research and analyze factual, contractual, and regulatory issues and prepare supporting materials for review and use by counsel
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Prepare initial drafts of demand letters, arbitration submissions, regulatory responses, settlement documentation, and related correspondence for counsel review.
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Coordinate document collection, factual investigations, and responses involving REBNY arbitrations, Department of State inquiries, discrimination complaints, liens, and small claims matters.
2025 - Present
Compliance Officer/Business Broker
MCBA Business Advisors
East Hampton, NY
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Lead a multi-state licensing and compliance initiative across 17 jurisdictions supporting national expansion
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Research regulatory requirements, manage entity formations, oversee filings, conduct due diligence, and support acquisition transactions
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Coordinate regulatory submissions and compliance processes across multiple states
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Field and screen buyer inquiries, coordinate NDAs and information requests, and maintain listing materials across marketing channels
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 document productions, legal research discovery requests and transaction closings
PERSONAL
Business & Transactional Experience
2009 - 2020
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Oxford Property Group LLC
New York, NY
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Co-founded and scaled one of New York City’s largest independent real estate brokerages to more than 700 agents and $10 million in annual revenue
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Negotiated commercial contracts, lease agreements, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other complex business arrangements
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Managed significant commercial disputes, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and other legal matters in coordination with outside counsel, insurers, regulators, and municipal agencies
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Structured and negotiated the sale of an ownership interest and related agreements, resulting in a successful leadership transition.
1995 - Present
Real Estate Broker & Investor
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Structured and negotiated commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financing transactions exceeding $75 million in aggregate value, including multiple $10M+ properties
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Built and managed a multi-state investment portfolio exceeding 50 residential units
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Conducted title, contractual, financial, and legal due diligence in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financings.
1994 - 1995
Management Consultant
Oxford Associates (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
PERSONAL
Avid hiker, runner, 4 x Ironman Triathlon finisher, Mt Kilimanjaro summiteer
LANGUAGES
Proficient in French
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.