Douglas Elliman Promotes Deva Roberts to General Counsel

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Douglas Elliman Realty announced the promotion of Deva Roberts to Executive Vice President and General Counsel, succeeding Kenneth Haber, who will transition to a business advisory role as Senior Managing Director. Roberts joined Elliman in January 2022, bringing over a decade of litigation experience from Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP. Executive Chairman Howard M. Lorber and CEO Scott Durkin expressed confidence in Roberts' abilities, highlighting her role in the company’s growth trajectory. Douglas Elliman is a leading residential brokerage in the U.S., operating in multiple states and involved in innovative property technology solutions.

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• Deva Roberts promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel, indicating strong leadership continuity.
• Roberts brings over a decade of legal experience, enhancing the company's legal expertise.
• Continued involvement of Kenneth Haber ensures stability during leadership transition.

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Roberts succeeds longtime legal chief Kenneth Haber, who will remain in a business advisory role.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the United States, announced today that Deva Roberts has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Kenneth Haber, who has served as the firm's Executive Vice President and General Counsel since 2004, will remain at the brokerage in a business advisory role as Senior Managing Director.

"I am delighted for Deva to assume this critical role so capably and expertly performed by Ken Haber for the past 19 years," said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman of Douglas Elliman. "Ken was our first hire upon acquiring Douglas Elliman and he was instrumental in the growth of the company to its current position as the premiere residential brokerage in the country. I want to congratulate Deva on this well-deserved promotion and express my gratitude to Ken for agreeing to extend his many years of dedicated and invaluable service to Douglas Elliman as Senior Managing Director."

"I can think of no one better qualified than Deva to succeed Ken Haber," said Scott Durkin, Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Realty. "I'm very much looking forward to working with her in this new capacity and delighted that Ken will remain part of the Elliman community."

Prior to joining Elliman in January 2022, Roberts was a litigator at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP for over a decade.  She has represented corporations, partnerships, financial institutions, real estate companies and individuals in compliance and investigations, as well as disputes involving contracts, intellectual property and fraud in federal and state courts.

"I am humbled to be entrusted with this responsibility and deeply grateful to Ken Haber for his guidance and support in transitioning into my new role," said Roberts. "In the year since joining Douglas Elliman, we have been on an astonishing growth trajectory, and I am thrilled to play a part in what lies ahead for this great company."

Roberts holds a BA from Johns Hopkins University and a JD from New York Law School, where she served as an editor of the New York Law School Law Review. She is a regular contributing legal commentator on cable news networks, including CNN and Fox Business.

"Serving as General Counsel for Douglas Elliman truly has been the highlight of my professional career," said Haber. "Having worked closely with Deva over the past year, I can attest to her legal intellect and work ethic. I look forward to continuing to work with her as she helps guide the company into the future."

About Douglas Elliman Inc.
Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG, "Douglas Elliman") owns Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, which is one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the United States with operations in New York, Florida, California, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. In addition, Douglas Elliman sources, uses and invests in early-stage, disruptive property technology ("PropTech") solutions and companies and provides other real estate services, including development marketing, property management and settlement and escrow services in select markets. Additional information concerning Douglas Elliman Realty is available on its website, www.elliman.com.

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FAQ

Who has been promoted at Douglas Elliman?

Deva Roberts has been promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Douglas Elliman.

What role will Kenneth Haber play after his promotion?

Kenneth Haber will serve as Senior Managing Director in a business advisory role after his promotion.

When did Deva Roberts join Douglas Elliman?

Deva Roberts joined Douglas Elliman in January 2022.

What is the significance of Deva Roberts' promotion for Douglas Elliman?

Her promotion indicates strong leadership continuity and the company's commitment to legal expertise amid growth.

What is the business focus of Douglas Elliman?

Douglas Elliman is one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the U.S., focusing on innovative property technology and real estate services.