Caroline E. Magee

Of Counsel

Atlanta
171 17th Street NW
Suite 2100
Atlanta, Georgia 30363

Biography

Caroline is of counsel in the Real Estate practice and a member of the Retail industry team. She also leads our Benelux team.

With more than 15 years of experience in real estate, acquisitions, and financial transactions, Caroline focuses her practice on retail leasing and commercial real estate transactions. She provides tailored and actionable solutions to landlord, tenants, retailers, property owners and managers, franchisors, and franchisees, in addition to developers, lenders, and investors. Caroline also has a background in ESG and sustainability for commercial real estate.

Previously, Caroline supervised a team of lease management professionals as the vice president of strategic initiatives & sustainability for a commercial leased real estate software and lease portfolio management company. She also previously practiced at an Am Law 25 firm in the Corporate Finance and Investment group, where she managed diligence and the drafting of commercial contracts in private credit, real estate finance, and securitizations across sectors, including data centers and franchise brands.

Prior to entering legal practice, Caroline served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, specializing in surface warfare. In addition to practicing law, Caroline currently serves as a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.

Credentials

  • Emory University School of Law, Juris Doctor
    • Order of the Coif
  • Emory University Candler School of Theology, Master of Divinity
  • St. John’s College, Master of Arts – Liberal Arts
  • United States Naval Academy, Bachelor of Science – English
  • State of Georgia

News & Insights

AGG Talks: Development Podcast

Our podcast series, “AGG Talks: Development,” examines today’s built environment and the communities within through a legal lens. Led by Rebecca Davis and Caroline Magee, each episode features thoughtful conversations with AGG attorneys and industry leaders as they discuss a wide range of topics — from real estate trends and infrastructure to the social, environmental, and economic factors shaping growth. While rooted in practical legal strategies, the podcast provides a broad dialogue around the policies and priorities driving impactful development, including sustainability, land use, incentives, and more.