The Deep Dirt Dive - A Real Estate Law Podcast is a specialized real estate podcast produced by Fellows of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), an organization comprising many of the most respected real estate and finance attorneys across the United States and North America. The show is designed to serve as a focused primer on the distinct practice niches that make up the broader field of real estate law, offering substantive, practitioner-level content that goes well beyond surface-level overviews.
Listeners of this real estate podcast gain exposure to a wide range of legal topics, including mixed-use development, commercial leasing, mechanics' liens, third-party legal opinions, federal government leasing, tariffs, the Corporate Transparency Act, and the application of generative AI in legal practice. Episodes are presented by ACREL Fellows — experienced attorneys who bring deep subject-matter expertise to each topic. The format covers summaries of key considerations, current hot topics, best practices for lawyers, and discussions of ethics and professionalism within specialized real estate law contexts.
The Deep Dirt Dive - A Real Estate Law Podcast is an ideal resource for real estate attorneys entering a new practice area who need a structured overview of relevant considerations, as well as seasoned practitioners seeking updates on evolving legal issues. Law students, general counsel, and professionals with a serious interest in real estate law will also find the content valuable. Produced by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the podcast reflects the organization's commitment to advancing knowledge and professional standards across the real estate legal community.
The American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) is the select national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Frederick, Maryland. As a nonprofit organization, ACREL is dedicated to promoting high standards of professional and ethical practice in real estate law, advancing continuing legal education, and participating in law reform and legislative initiatives that shape the field.
ACREL's membership has grown from 125 charter members to over 1,000 Fellows drawn from all 50 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Admission is by invitation only, following a rigorous screening process, and is extended exclusively to distinguished, nationally known lawyers recognized for outstanding legal ability, experience, and ethical conduct. Fellows include many of the most respected real estate and finance attorneys in North America, with expertise spanning real estate transactions, land use, commercial real estate finance, development, and related practice areas.
As a real estate podcast host, ACREL launched The Deep Dirt Dive - A Real Estate Law Podcast as part of its community outreach mission. Presented by ACREL Fellows, the monthly podcast serves as a primer for specialized practice niches within real estate law, covering hot topics, best practices for lawyers, ethics and professionalism, and continuing legal education content. The show is designed to benefit both practitioners entering new specialized areas and experienced attorneys seeking updates on current developments in real estate law and commercial real estate finance.
American College of Real Estate Lawyers is looking for specialized real estate attorneys and legal experts to share practitioner-level insights with their listeners.
