Kareem J. Spratling focuses his legal practice primarily in the area of public finance. Mr. Spratling's public finance experience includes nationwide representation of clients in all roles. Mr. Spratling is particularly skilled in the role of Bond Counsel on conduit bond transactions. Mr. Spratling has provided counsel on transactions with a combined principal amount in excess of $13 billion. He has represented governmental and quasi-governmental entities at all levels, including: the United States of America, the State of Florida, and multiple Florida counties, cities, ports, housing/housing finance authorities, conduit issuers and charter schools. He has also served as counsel and drafted financing documents creating new financing programs for private entities, expressway authorities, counties and conduit borrowers.
Mr. Spratling's litigation experience includes validating in excess of $2.9 billion in bonds for various public entities. His general governmental experience includes drafting special legislation and documentation for state grants, and reviewing various governmental financing programs, including the legal audit of a $200 million complex financing program. Mr. Spratling also serves as general counsel to several entities.
Mr. Spratling received a Juris Doctor degree from The Florida State University College of Law in May 2006 and two Bachelor of Science degrees
College: The Florida State University – B.S., Criminology & B.S., History, 2002
Law School: The Florida State University College of Law- J.D., 2006
The Florida Bar
George Edgecomb Bar Association
National Association of Bond Lawyers, Former Committee Member
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member, Legal Counsel and Executive Committee Member
FSU College of Laaw Alumni Association Board of Directors - 2018 - 2020
Feeding Tampa Bay Board of Directors - 2020
Leadership Tampa Class of 2012, Graduate
Tampa Police Department Citizens Police Academy Class of 2012, Graduate
Leadership Florida/Connect Florida
Leadership Alliance Advisory Board (LAAB)
"Rising Star," The Bond Buyer, 2018
"Up and Comer," Tampa Business Journal, 2018
"Alumni of the Month" Tampa Bay Seminole Club, 2015
"Emerging Leader Award," Emerge Tampa Bay, 2013
"Torch Award," Tampa Bay Seminole Club, 2011 (finalist)
"Rising Star," Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010
2019 NABL “The Workshop” - Presentation Title: Diversity & Implicit Bias (101): An Introduction to Implicit Bias, Its Effects on the Practice of Law and Practical Solutions for Taking Control and Diversity &
2019 NABL Essentials – Presentation Title: Qualified Small Issue and Exempt Facility Bonds
2019 NABL Essentials – Presentation Title: Basic Structuring and Financial Aspects of a Municipal Bond Transaction
Implicit Bias (202): Advanced Concepts of Diversity & Implicit Bias
2018 NABL Bond Attorney Workshop - Presentation Title: Diversity & Implicit Bias (101): An Introduction to Implicit Bias, Its Effects on the Practice of Law and Solutions for Taking Control
2017 NABL Bond Attorney Workshop - Presentation Title: Unintentional Discrimination & Implicit Bias: To Know It Is to Abate It
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce," Chair, Leadership Tampa Government and Infrastructure Day, 2015
Charter School Financings," The Florida Bar's Education Law Committee, 2015
The New Normal for Education Financings," National Association of Bond Lawyers, 2014
Current Trends in Public Finance and Capital Markets," Public Trust Advisors, 2013
The New Normal for Education Financings," National Association of Bond Lawyers, 2013
“Educational Financings," National Association of Bond Lawyers, 2012
“Public Finance Update," Florida Government Finance Officers Association, 2011