Robin Martinez

Photo: by JoLynne Martinez

Public policy fascinates me. The policy decisions we make affect our lives every day. They provide a framework for society and the spaces we live in. My interests are varied, and I like making connections between different events and ideas, which prompts the name of my blog … polyvalent.

I am a business and real estate lawyer. During my career I have been lucky to work with a number of companies ranging from agribusiness and life sciences to commercial property developers on any number of interesting projects. Some of my most satisfying work has been on behalf of environmental and conservation-oriented NGOs. In 2023 I left private law practice and joined Lotus Hospitality, a hotel investment, development, and operations company, as its General Counsel.

This is my personal blog. You can follow me on LinkedIn. I’m sure my company would appreciate me reminding readers that the opinions expressed on my personal blog do not necessarily reflect those of the company as a whole.