Taft Chicago partner Graham Grady was featured in Lawdragon’s Lawyer Limelights series after being named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list. Lawdragon’s feature on Grady highlights his multifaceted career, impact on the real estate industry and legal field, and contributions to Chicago’s community.

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Grady advises real estate developers, investors, and property owners on land use entitlements and economic incentives. He helps secure necessary approvals and land developments in the Chicago metropolitan area and throughout the Midwest. Grady formerly served as the City of Chicago Zoning Administrator and Commissioner of Buildings. He is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago and the Economic Club of Chicago. Grady is the founder of Chicago African-Americans in Commercial Real Estate (Chi-AACRE), now known as AAREP Chicago.