Member

Mary Lucille Noah (Mary Lu)

615-782-2276

Mary Lu Noah is an attorney in the firm’s Real Estate, Banking & Finance Service Group. Her practice primarily involves representing borrowers and lenders in financing transactions, including acquisition and construction loans, term loan and revolving credit facilities, asset based secured financings and government guaranteed loans under the SBA 7(a) and 504 programs.

Mary Lu also represents developers, investors and owners in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of real property. She works closely with businesses to ensure compliance with environmental laws, including advising clients on brownfields redevelopment and wetlands mitigation and assisting with the federal and state permitting process.

Bar Admissions

*Not yet licensed in Georgia

Tennessee

Firm Leadership

Nashville Office Recruiting Committee, Member

Memberships

American Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

Nashville Bar Association

Community Involvement

Junior League of Nashville, Needs of Nashville Committee

Education

J.D.,

2016

cum laude

University of Michigan Law School

Org / Honor

Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Board

Michigan Journal of Gender & Law, Associate Editor, Selections Committee

Michigan Energy Law Society, Executive Board

B.A., Political Science and Women's Studies,

2012

Minor in Islamic Studies

Vanderbilt University

Org / Honor

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Executive Board

Vanderbilt Mock Trial, Executive Board

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity

More Than Stites & Harbison

Prior to joining the firm, Mary Lu was an Assistant District Counsel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District serving as its primary Real Estate and Natural Resource attorney. During law school, she focused on environmental and international law completing internships with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of State, and the United Nations. She served as a student attorney for the University of Michigan Environmental Law Clinic and the University of Michigan Civil-Criminal Litigation Clinic.

Accolades

Best Lawyers in America®, Ones To Watch, Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law (2023-25)

Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business,” Real Estate (2023-25)