Ohio’s New Albany Company names general counsel

Molly Iams

The New Albany Company has appointed its legal counsel Molly Iams as its first general counsel. Established in 1987 as a private partnership, The New Albany Company is the primary developer of New Albany, a nationally recognized strategically-planned community in Central Ohio encompassing more than 17 square miles that features a town center and cultural district, a country club community and a business park.  

In her new role, Iams is responsible for overseeing all company legal matters, including developing and negotiating real estate agreements for land sales and acquisitions, development agreements, leases, and real estate covenant and restrictions.

With more than 15 years of experience in real estate transactions, Iams earned her Juris Doctor degree from the William and Mary School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts with distinction from the University of Virginia.

Prior to her appointment, Iams provided legal services to The New Albany Company as both in-house counsel and as an attorney with Underhill & Hodge.  She also previously worked as an attorney at MI Homes and as an associate attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.