Sanderford Speaker Series Featuring JLL

On Monday, November 18, 2024, the White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate welcomed Erin Haglund (A&S 2003), Managing Director of JLL Financing, and Randy Nickerson, CFO & COO of Financial Services, as part of the fall Sanderford Speaker Series. The event offered an in-depth look at JLL’s history, its extensive range of client services, and its approach to nurturing early careers through internship programs. The speakers highlighted trends in the office market, noting a growing preference for Class A spaces that encourage employees to return to the workplace. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate students from across UVA attended, taking advantage of opportunities to connect with the speakers both before and after the presentation.

JLL Overview
JLL is a global leader in commercial real estate brokerage, driven by its vision to “shape the future of real estate for a better world.” Managing over 7 billion square feet of property, the firm operates across capital markets, workplace dynamics, market advisory, and investment management through its LaSalle division. Innovation is at the heart of JLL’s operations, with the company pioneering a proprietary “JLL GPT” as part of its AI transformation. By gathering data on occupancy, traffic flows, and space usage through advanced sensors, JLL develops analytics to inform strategic decisions. JLL’s commitment to operating like a “Silicon Valley company” places it at the convergence of technology and real estate. The company also maintains a commitment to sustainability through its net-zero carbon building commitment and energy services and a team of over 1,000 sustainability professionals.

Operating under the “One JLL” model, the firm’s services span:

• Markets Advisory: Managing 1.7 billion square feet of space and completing 42,600 leasing transactions annually.
• Capital Markets and LaSalle: Offering premier investment management services built on strong, long-term client relationships.

Internship and Career Opportunities
JLL’s internship programs stand out for their focus on career development, community, and inclusion. The speakers shared tips for navigating the internship process and emphasized the support and mentorship available to students.