16 Mar 2026
Dentons Welcomes Linda Warnke as Of Counsel in Indianapolis Real Estate Practice
"Dentons hires Linda Warnke as Of Counsel in its Indianapolis Real Estate practice. She brings 20+ years of private practice and in‑house experience advising on commercial real estate transactions, development, leasing, zoning and compliance."
Warnke draws on more than 20 years of private practice and in-house experience to provide strategic advice on commercial real estate transactions and projects. She represents clients in purchase, sale and leasing negotiations; development of real estate projects including commercial, industrial, retail and mixed-use; zoning; and compliance surrounding real estate projects and sales programs. She brings a comprehensive approach that connects real estate, business and regulatory considerations to provide integrated strategic guidance.
Before joining Dentons, Warnke served in multiple legal roles for a global footwear and apparel retailer and its foreign subsidiaries. Most recently she served as Legal Director for Southeast Asia & India, where she was a member of the regional leadership team and led legal strategy for business expansion in the region, risk management, regulatory compliance, and cross-border negotiations and compliance strategies. Prior to that role, she was Assistant General Counsel, Global Real Estate and Construction, overseeing legal strategy and negotiations for the company’s Southeast Asia and Pacific real estate portfolio, supporting retail and office leasing in Europe and strategic global partnerships.