Jeffrey Moerdler
Member at Haynes & Boone
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Jeffrey Moerdler

Partner | Chair - Data Centers andDigital Infrastructure PracticeGroup

New York

Jeffrey.Moerdler@haynesboone.com

+1 212.835.4854

RACTICES

AI and Technology, Commercial Real Estate Leasing, Bitcoin Mining Companies,Networking, Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure, Real Estate

Jeff Moerdler is chair of the Haynes Boone Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Practice and a realestate partner in the New York office. He has more than 40 years’ experience in general commercial realestate law. Jeff’s real estate practice includes acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, and borrower’sside financing. Jeff also has a particular focus on real estate challenges facing communications,technology and energy companies, and represents property owners and telecom companies in telecomreal estate matters, particularly in data center development, acquisitions, sales, leases, colocationagreements and service level agreements. His clients include both large national companies andsmaller, local clients, and includes representation of landlords and tenants in all types of leases;counseling owners and developers in the acquisition, sale, joint venture, development, and renovation ofproperty as well as sale-leaseback transactions; advising lenders and borrowers in commercial loans;and the representation of all parties in real estate litigation. He is actively involved in settling realestate, partnership, and inter-family disputes. He also represents many not-for-profit entities and isactive in health care, senior living, and educational real estate.

During the past 35 years, Jeff has developed considerable experience in the intersection of real estatewith communications, technology, and energy issues. He has extensive experience representinglandlords, tenants, developers, and communications service providers in the leasing, purchase, sale,and financing of data centers, colocation facilities, radio and television broadcast antennas, distributedand in-building wireless systems, rooftop antennas, and fiber-optic transactions as well as the wiring ofbuildings for broadband communications access. Jeff has also negotiated thousands of data centerleases, master services agreements, colocation agreements and service level agreements, rooftop andcellular antenna leases, inside wiring agreements, and antenna tower leases throughout the country –covering over 500 million square feet.

He has also devoted a considerable portion of his practice to power and energy issues related to realestate and other technology matters, including large solar and wind installations, battery storagefacilities, and bulk power purchases.

Jeff is a frequent speaker on real estate, data center, and telecom topics around the country. He isFellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and on the faculty of the Advanced CommercialLeasing Institute. He regularly speaks as a panelist at data center, digital infrastructure and real estateconference around the United States. In addition, he is regularly quoted in the New York Times, the Wall treet Journal, Bisnow, Commercial Property News, Real Estate Weekly, and other publications. He coauthored the first treatise chapter on telecom real law for Powell on Real Property in 1999.

Jeff has previously served in numerous governmental positions, including as a Commissioner of the PortAuthority of New York and New Jersey, a member of the New York State Banking Board, a member of theNew York State Financial Control Board, a member of the Departmental Disciplinary Committee of theAppellate Division of the First Department of the New York State Supreme Court, Assistant to the FirstDeputy Mayor of the City of New York, and assistant to the Deputy Borough President of the Borough ofManhattan. From 1981 to 1982, Jeff served as a law clerk to the Honorable Charles L. Brieant, USDistrict Judge, and later Chief Judge, for the Southern District of New York.

Jeff is also an emergency medical technician on his local volunteer ambulance and President of his localchapter, as well as having served for 8 years on the Board of Trustees of the umbrella organization whichis the largest volunteer ambulance service in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

J.D., New York University School of Law
B.A., Politics & Urban Studies, Columbia University in the City of New York

ADMISSIONS

New York
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Florida

PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

"Financing the Future: Adapting Capital Strategies for Surging Demand," Speaker, BISNOW DICEWest 2025, December 3, 2025.
"Economy/Demand Drivers: Can The Challenging Global Economic Environment Deter The HockeyStick Growth?” Panelist, 2025 Data Centers Conference, October 28, 2025.
"Data Center Financing and Capital Markets: Navigating a Dynamic Landscape,” Speaker, BISNOWDICE South 2025, August 5, 2025.
"The Evolving Global Digital Infrastructure: Data Centers, AI, and the Next Wave of Connectivity,”Panelist, BISNOW National DICE Capital Markets, July 15, 2025
"Alternative Energy Sources and On-Site Generation: Beyond Feasibility,” Panelist, BISNOWNational DICE Power Capacity, Energy and Sustainability, June 26, 2025.
"The Evolving Canadian Data Center Market: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead,” Panelist,BISNOW DICE Canada 2025, June 17, 2025.
Top 10 Data Center Legal Issues for Leases and MSA's That You Should Know About”, Panelist,BISNOW DICE National, May 20, 2025.
"Southwest Data Center Surge: Trends Shaping Arizona and Nevada’s Growth in 2025," Panelist,BISNOW DICE Southwest 2025, April 1, 2025.
"Where and How Can We Meet the Demand for Data Centers,” Speaker, Metro Connect USA,February 24, 2025.
Site Selection: Comparing Expensive Primary Markets, Secondary Or Edge Or Cheap/AvailablePower?" Panelist, MN's Inaugural Data Center Private Equity Dealmakers' Forum, February 6,2025.
"Top 10 Data Center Legal Issues for Leases and MSA's That You Should Know About,” Panelist,BISNOW DICE West 2024, December 3, 2024.
"Future of Class-A Spaces: Creating Vibrant Office Cultures for Occupiers Through Technology &Amenities," Panelist, BISNOW New York Office & Workplace Conference, October 9, 2024.
"Data Center Financing and Capital Markets: How Cost Of Capital and Industry Demand IsChanging The Game," Panelist, BISNOW DICE Midwest 2024, September 19, 2024.
"Data Center Financing and Capital Markets: How Cost of Capital and Industry Demand IsChanging The Game," Panelist, BISNOW DICE South 2024, August 7, 2024.
Top Ten Data Center Legal Issues for Leases and MSA's That You Should Know About," Panelist,BISNOW DICE Capital Markets Summit 2024, July 18, 2024.
"Data Center Power - Regulatory and Practical Considerations," Panelist, BISNOW DICE Northeast2024, July 18, 2024.
"Site Selection, Permitting and Lease Negotiation: Navigating the Early Phases of Developmentand Where to Build Next,” Panelist, BISNOW DICE East, May 21, 2024
"Is AI Our Genie in a Bottle?" Panelist, ACREL's Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute, May 2,2024.
"State of the Southwest Market: Opportunities, Challenges and Trends in One of the StrongestGrowth Markets in the Industry," Panelist, BISNOW DICE Southwest 2024, April 2024.
"What will it take to deliver the data centre of the future today?" Panelist, Metro Connect USA,February 26, 2024.
"Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for Data Centers – Common and Not So Common Provisions,”Panelist, Pacific Telecommunications Council's 2024 Annual Conference, January 21, 2024.
"The Data Center Playbook of Tomorrow: What Next Year Has In Store,” Speaker, BISNOW DICEWest, November 29, 2023.
"Understanding Tenants Demands: Future Proofing Your Workplace Through Design & Technology,”BISNOW New York Office: Problem Solving for Tenant & The Workplace, October 24, 2023.
"What You Need To Know: Biggest Trends That While Shape The Future of The Data CenterIndustry,” Panelist, BISNOW DICE Midwest 2023, September 20, 2023.
"State of the Rocky Mountain Market: Exploring the Dynamics of Denver’s Data Center Market AndSurrounding Regions,” Panelist, BISNOW DICE Rockies 2023, September 13, 2023.
"Data Center Investing and Capital Markets: How Deals Are Getting Done Today,” BISNOW DICESouth 2023, August 2, 2023.
"Making IT Rain: How Investors and Developers Are Navigating The Current Investment and DealMaking Landscape,” BISNOW DICE Northeast 2023, July 18, 2023.
"Edge Computing: The Current State Of The Edge In Today’s Digital Infrastructure Needs,”Panelist, BISNOW DICE East 2023, May 23, 2023.
"State of the Atlanta and Southeast Market: The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead At TheSoutheast Digital Infrastructure Epicenter,” Panelist, BISNOW DICE Southeast 2023, April 19,2023.
"Cost Pressures, Interest Rates, Inflation: How are These Major Economic Factors Affecting theData Center and Digital Infrastructure Industry?" Panelist, BISNOW WEST 2022, November 30,2022.
"Investing in the South: Are Data Centers Still a High Conviction Investment?" Panelist, BISNOW'SDice South 2022, October 20, 2022.
"Enhancing the Workplace Experience & Leveraging Tech: Strategies and Tools for Driving OfficeTenant & Talent Retention,” Panelist, BISNOW’s Chicago Office Summit, September 29, 2022.
"Navigating the New Normal: Maximizing Space & Anticipating Workplace Trends, UnderstandingSpace, Technology & Amenity Needs for Tenants,” Panelist, State of Boston's Office Market: TopDevelopments, Understanding Supply-Demand Dynamics & Attracting Tenants Through WorkplaceDesign, September 15, 2022.
"State of the Canadian Data Centre Market: Activity, Trends and the Challenges Ahead,” Speaker,Dice Canada 2022: The Future Of Data Centres and Digital Infrastructure in Toronto, Montreal andSurrounding Markets, August 3, 2022.
"State of the Market: Mid-Year Outlook on the Data Center Industry,” Speaker, DICE Northeast2022, July 28, 2022.
"How Are Enterprise-Class Owner/Operators Responding to Accelerating XAAS?" Panelist,BISNOW's Dice East 2022, May 25, 2022.
“Enhancing the Workplace Experience & Leveraging Tech,” Panelist, BISNOW’s State of New YorkCity's Office Market, May 24, 2022.
"The State of the Data Center Market: A Big-Picture Outlook on the Growth of Greater Phoenix, theSouthwest and a Sustainable Future," Panelist, DICE Southwest, May 3, 2022.
"Smart Buildings - Really? What is Behind the Walls?" Speaker, Georgetown Law's 24th AnnualAdvanced Commercial Leasing Institute, April 7, 2022.
"Macroeconomics: Analyzing the Outlook for US Real Estate," Speaker, 23rd Real Estate PrivateEquity Summit presented by iGlobal Forum, March 10, 2022.
“Hyperscale Data Center Development: Exploring Tomorrow’s Landscape,” Panelist, BISNOW’sDICE West, December 9, 2021.
"The Future of New York Real Estate,” Speaker, 2021 NYC Real Estate Expo, November 16, 2021.
“Hyperscale Data Center Development: Exploring Tomorrow’s Landscape,” Panelist, BISNOW’sDICE East: Expansions, End User Requirements and Growth Strategy for Data Center Alleyconference, November 10, 2021.
"Navigating The Hybrid Office: Transformative Technologies,” Panelist, BISNOW's Workplace ofThe Future event, October 21, 2021.
2021 Data Center Leasing Update: Exploring Nuances of Wholesale, Retail, Managed Services andEnterprise Requirements," Panelist, DICE Dallas: How Hyperscale, Incentives and Acquisitions areScaling the South, October 2021.
"Data Center Expansion In Denver: How Enterprise Growth Is Driving Investment and Expansion,"Panelist, DICE Denver, August 26, 2021.
"Found Money and Customer Amenities — Ancillary Agreements for Shopping Centers," Panelist,ICSC Law Conference, October 2020.
"Hyperscale, Hyper Speed: What Are The Underlying Factors Driving The Growth Of HyperscaleAnd Cloud?" Speaker, Ninth Annual CAPRE Northern California Digital Infrastructure Summit,February 25, 2020.
“Views from the Top: Threats, Opportunities, Challenges and Success Factors for 2020,” Speaker,CapRe’s Virginia 2020 Digital Infrastructure Industry Forecast, January 30, 2020.
"Top Ten Data Center Legal Issues for Leases ad MSA's and Variations in the Cloud,” Speaker,CapRe’s Virginia 2020 Digital Infrastructure Industry Forecast, January 30, 2020.
“Data Center Site Selection: Entering New Markets and Strategic Expansion Through M&A andSale-Leasebacks,” Bisnow DICE West ’19 Data Center Investment Conference, November 21,2019.
“The Cost of Consolidation: What are the Implications and Opportunities for the Different Playersas the Industry Continues to Converge and How Will 5G Affect the Industry,” Speaker, CapRe’sTexas Data Center Summit: Cloud, Cybersecurity & the Future, November 14, 2019.
"Leading the Curve: The State of the Data Center Market,” Speaker, BISNOW's New Jersey DataCenters Event, October 25, 2018.
"Trending Now: Top Ten Data Center Legal Issues for Leases and MSAs,” Speaker, 5th AnnualGreater New York Data Center Summit, April 2016.
"Reading the tea leafs, tarot cards and crystal apple: Industry Leaders on Outlook for 2016,”Speaker, 2015 NYC Real Estate Expo, November 2015.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ENGAGEMENTS

Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
Faculty, ACREL Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute
Advisory Board, IMN Data Center Private Equity Dealmakers' Forum
Former Commissioner, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Former Vice Chair, Audit Committee of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Former Vice Chair, Governance and Ethics Committee of the Port Authority of New York and NewJersey
Former Vice Chair, Security Committee of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Former Co-Chair, Working Group on Insurance of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Former Member, Executive Committee of New York State Bar Association, Real Property Section
Former Member, Regional Plan Association New York Committee
Past member, New York State Financial Control Board representing President Pro Tem of the NewYork State Senate
Past member, New York State Banking Board
Past member, Departmental Disciplinary Committee of New York State Supreme Court AppellateDivision First Judicial Department

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS