Chris Strain letter of recommendation from Scott Shapiro of Downey Brand.

1. ° ~(~ A ~(~ Scott L. Shapiro Downey Brand LLP
~~ ~ 1 V sshapiro@downeybrand.com 621 Capitol Mall, 7 8'" Fioor
916.520.5234 Direct SacramenTo, CA 95814
916.520.5634 Fax 916.444.1000 Main
downeybrand.com
March 7,2016
To Whom It May Concern:
I wish to recommend Chris Strain as a real estate advisor. Chris has helped our firm as we
decided whether to open remote offices,and also in locating and acquiring the right real estate
platform. We have been working with Chris for approximately 10 years,during which time we
find a need to actively consult with him at least once a year. His work hasincluded acquiring and
disposing ofleased office space. Chris and his team also created economic models which
provided guidance forsnaking decisions regarding long-term lease planning.
During his last assigrunent Chris was tasked with finding office space in the Silicon Valley area
where vacancy rates are near zero. Using relationships he has established during his 30-year
career,Chris and his team were able to identify multiple options and quickly move through the
final negotiations.
Chris's commitmentto only representing tenants is very much appreciated by our law firm where
avoiding conflicts ofinterest is especially important. His integrity and directness are welcome
and make him a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Chris for all ofyour real
estate leasing needs.
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