Continental Realty Corp. Appoints Ryan Horka as Associate General Counsel

Ryan Horka

Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, has announced the hiring of Ryan Horka as Associate General Counsel. Horkaworked for the past four years as an Associate for Ballard Spahr LLP.

In his new position Horka’s primary responsibility will be managing the activities of CRC’s outside counsel during the negotiation and review of commercial and retail leasing transactions. He will also be involved in developing strategies to enhance the legal leasing process and support the company’s retail sales, acquisitions and financing operations.

Horka brings more than seven years of diversified legal experience to CRC, having previously worked as an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Shannon J. Posner, PA, in addition to his time spent working for Ballard Spahr LLP. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Business Management from The Catholic University of America, where he also played on the men’s varsity basketball team. Horka, who earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law, has volunteered his time with Non-Profit Village, Maryland Legal Aid and the University of Baltimore School of Law.

“CRC is extremely fortunate to gain someone with Ryan’s intellect, legal skills, experience and passion for our industry,”stated Nick McCoy, CRC’s General Counsel. “As the volume and complexity of our transactions continue to increase,Ryan will be a tremendous addition to CRC and will play an integral role in the legal team’s efforts to support the company’s growth plans.”

Headquartered in Baltimore and founded in 1960, Continental Realty Corporation is a full-service commercial real estate and investment company focused on acquiring and operating retail and multifamily properties. The privately-held firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of more than five million square feet of commercial space and over 9,000 apartment homes across ten states, with a portfolio value exceeding $3 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com.