Elizabeth M. Columbo

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• The Bond Buyer

  MTA set to debut bonds backed by real estate transfer tax

  This article covering the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s first bonds backed by its real estate transfer tax mentions NP for serving as co-counsel to the MTA. The NP team includes New York City partners Liz Columbo, Adam Gordon, and Johnny Hutchinson; Washington, DC partner Carla Young; New York City senior counsel Ken Lind and counsel Abbie Olsen; and New York City associate Georgia Sackey, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance practice.

  Jan 13, 2025
• The Bond Buyer

  New York Power Authority lights up market

  This article covering New York Power Authority’s $404.4 million of green revenue bonds brought to market this week mentions NP for serving as co-bond counsel on the deal. The NP team includes New York City partner Liz Columbo, Washington, DC partner Mitch Rapaport, New York City counsel Abbie Olsen, Washington, DC associate Noah Lebowitz, and New York City associates Kate Stack and Paul Dewey, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance practice.

  Oct 24, 2024
• Florida Politics

  Takeaways from Tallahassee

  This roundup of statewide news includes New York City Project Finance & Public Finance partner Liz Columbo’s recognition as the Florida Municipal Electric Association’s 2024 “Associate Member of the Year,” honoring an associate member who exemplifies extraordinary service and dedication to FMEA and Florida’s public power community.

  Aug 3, 2024
• The Bond Buyer

  New York TBTA to sell green bonds backed by state’s payroll mobility tax

  This article covers the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority of New York’s plan to sell $300 million of tax-exempt green bonds, which will be used to finance transit and commuter projects in New York City. The article mentions NP for serving as bond counsel in the sale. The NP team includes New York City partners Liz Columbo and Adam Gordon, Washington, DC partner Carla Young, New York City senior counsel Ken Lind, and New York City associates Paul Dewey, Georgia Sackey, and Katharine Stack, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance practice.

  Jan 16, 2024
• The Bond Buyer

  Massachusetts public power agency closes bond deal for solar project

  This article covers the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company closing on a $15 million issuance of green bonds to complete the long-term financing of a solar project that will help six participating utilities meet the state’s upcoming emission targets. The article mentions NP for serving as bond counsel in the deal. The NP deal team was led by New York City partner Liz Columbo and included Washington, DC partner Mitch Rapaport, New York City counsel Barry Rothchild, New York City associate Paul Dewey, and senior paralegals Carolyn Yi-Medina and Patrick McGovern, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance practice.

  Jan 10, 2024
• Crain’s New York Business

  2023 Crain’s Notable Women in Law

  This article recognizes New York City Project Finance & Public Finance partner Liz Columbo as one the publication’s “Notable Women in Law” for 2023, honoring New York City attorneys who have performed consequential legal or pro bono work, served as mentors, promoted inclusivity, and assumed leadership roles in civil or philanthropic endeavors.

  June 19, 2023
• The Bond Buyer

  $765M Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority deal draws focus

  This article covers client Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority’s $765 million Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Refunding Green Bonds, which were priced Thursday in the primary market. The NP team serving as bond counsel on this deal includes New York City partners Ken Lind, Liz Columbo, and Adam Gordon; Washington, DC partner Carla Young; New York City counsel Abigail Olsen; and New York City associates Kate Stack, Paul Dewey, and Georgia Sackey, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance practice.

  Jan 5, 2023
• The Bond Buyer

  Puerto Rico's restructured bonds will be exempt, and provide fresh high-yield liquidity

  This article on Puerto Rico’s restructured general obligation bonds mentions NP for the firm’s determination that the bonds will be tax-exempt. The NP team is comprised of New York City partners Virginia Wong, Ken Lind, and Liz Columbo, and associate Sebastian Torres; Washington, DC partners Mitch Rapaport and Carla Young; and Los Angeles partner Angelica Valencia, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance group.
  March 3, 2022
• The Bond Buyer

  Market sectors and segments pointed volume down in the Northeast

  The article on the state of the municipal bond markets mentions NP for serving as bond counsel on the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority’s $1.24 billion payroll mobility tax senior lean deal for MTA Bridges and Tunnels. The NP team included New York partners Liz Columbo, Ken Lind, Adam Gordon, Chris Reitzel, and counsel Abigail Olsen, and Washington DC partner Carla Young, all of the Project Finance and Public Finance group.
  Feb 25, 2022
• The Bond Buyer

  Santee Cooper approves $1.3 billion tender, exchange bond refunding

  This article on Santee Cooper’s board approving a $1.3 billion tender and exchange bond refunding mentions the firm for serving as disclosure counsel. The NP team representing the South Carolina-owned utility company includes partners Liz Columbo, Virginia Wong, and Barry Rothchild of New York, Mitch Rapaport of Washington, DC, and New York counsel Abigail Olsen and associate Sebastian Torres-Rodriguez, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance group. Washington, DC Corporate partner Lloyd Spencer and Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Dan Deaton assisted with the analysis of securities laws related to the tender and exchange.
  Feb 9, 2022
• The Bond Buyer

  Santee Cooper OKs bond deal oversubscribed more than five times

  This article on Santee Cooper’s revenue and refunding bond deal, which drew $3.5 billion in orders from investors, mentions the firm for New York Project Finance & Public Finance partner Liz Columbo’s work representing the South Carolina-owned utility company as bond and disclosure counsel.
  Oct 28, 2020
• Law360

  Evaluating SEC Plan For New Municipal Issuer Disclosures

  Public finance partners Julie Seymour (Chicago), Liz Columbo (New York) and Dan Deaton (Los Angeles) published a contributed article on the SEC’s proposed amendment to Exchange Act Rule 15c2-12 and what it could mean for market participants.
  March 13, 2017
• New York Law Journal

  Awards for Pro Bono Service

  New York City Public Finance partner Liz Columbo is named among the attorneys recognized by the City Bar Justice Center with its sixth annual Jeremy G. Epstein Awards for Outstanding Pro Bono Service.
  Oct 23, 2014