April Johnson is an associate in DLA Piper's Real Estate group, where she advises clients on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. Her practice focuses on representing lenders, borrowers, and developers in complex debt and equity financings, including acquisitions, refinancings, and construction loans. With a background as both an entrepreneur and an attorney, she brings a unique perspective to client representation, combining legal expertise with a practical understanding of business needs.
April is committed to delivering creative, client-centered solutions that drive business success and mitigate risk.
Prior to joining DLA Piper, April founded and led a venture-backed startup focused on corporate events and team engagement, where she negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts and oversaw all aspects of operations and legal compliance. Before that, she practiced real estate law at a prominent firm in Washington, DC, handling high-profile commercial transactions.