Kathleen O. Berkey Appointed as Management Committee Chair of ULI Southwest Florida
June 24, 2026 – Ft. Myers, FL – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that shareholder Kathleen O. Berkey has been appointed to Chair of the Southwest Florida’s Urban Land Institute’s (ULI SWFL) District Council, effective July 1, 2026. Katie will serve as the top volunteer leader for ULI SWFL and will be responsible for its overall strategic direction and local impact for a two-year term.
Prior, Katie served as Chair of Mission Advancement for ULI SWFL acting as the strategic link between the local District Council and ULI’s global offices, where she aligned local initiatives with ULI’s overarching mission, oversaw strategic planning, and ensured best practices in leadership and management were implemented across Southwest Florida. District councils are the local chapters of ULI and the primary way that members engage with the organization.
Katie’s commitment to ULI spans more than 15 years. She has been a Management Committee Member since 2011 and was Co-Chair of both the Young Leaders Group and the Women’s Leadership Initiative for ULI SWFL.
“I am honored to step into this leadership role at ULI SWFL and look forward to continuing the important work of shaping the future of land development in Southwest Florida,” said Katie.
ULI is the oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use experts in the world, setting standards of excellence in development practice. ULI SWFL is a non-profit real estate and land development organization. Their mission is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. They provide their members with independent forums for discussion and debate about city building issues and best practices.
Katie’s practice sits at the intersection of law, planning, environmental protection, and public policy. She is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in City, County and Local Government Law and a certified Professional Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners. She represents clients in zoning, land use, development, and planning matters throughout Southwest Florida and around the state; environmental resource and water use permitting; local and state code compliance; and private and government contracting and negotiation.
Becker’s Land Use, Zoning, and Governmental Affairs team of attorneys have decades of practice and a wide range of experience in efficiently guiding our clients through the complex local, state and federal regulations to assist in pursuing development projects and business opportunities throughout Florida. The practice has been an important part of Becker’s core business since its inception. The combination of our pre-eminence in real estate, local governmental law, lobbying, and construction law provides our developer clients with unique and unparalleled service.
About Becker
Becker, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast and Italy. More information is available at www.beckerlawyers.com.
