Fostering Professional Excellence

ACMA facilitates the continuous personal and professional development of its members with in-person and online programs where Fellows share their expertise, learn from one another, and advance the real estate finance profession.

UPCOMING CLE EVENTS

Building Trustworthy & Collegial Networks

ACMA fosters a cooperative and supportive environment where Fellows collaborate, share knowledge, build strong personal and professional relationships, and develop trusted networks for business referrals.

CONNECT WITH A FELLOW

ACMA®—The Premier Professional Organization for Real Estate Finance Lawyers in North America

In the decades since its founding in Atlanta, Georgia, in the mid-1970s, ACMA has built and sustained a strong legacy of valuable service to and fellowship for its ever-growing membership.

Having reached its Golden Anniversary in 2024, ACMA proudly celebrated its rich history, embraced its current prominence, and set its sights on remaining relevant in the future. Read about what ACMA stands for and watch a video that traces its history.

ABOUT ACMA

ACMA HISTORY VIDEO

Who Are ACMA Fellows?

ACMA’s 540-plus members (known as Fellows) are located in seven Canadian provinces, all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. They are private practice, in-house, and public sector lawyers with substantial experience, as well as professors of law. The Fellows’ work typically focuses on real estate acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and disposition across various sectors, including commercial, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, multi-family housing, and other areas. Their transactions involve interactions with lenders, borrowers, developers, buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, and joint ventures. Go to “Find a Mortgage Attorney” to locate an ACMA member in your area.

FIND A MORTGAGE ATTORNEY

Interested in ACMA Membership?

Eligibility for membership in the College is by nomination only by a current Fellow, with nominations normally accepted twice a year (Spring and Fall). Nominees must be experienced, knowledgeable, and distinguished practitioners in the field of real estate mortgage law, based upon the high caliber of their legal skills, professionalism, and – of high importance – commitment to giving back to the legal profession and the community in which they live and work. Click the link below to learn more about the benefits of ACMA membership and the nomination process.