Deborah Briones serves as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Prologis REIT Inc., the world's largest owner, operator, and developer of logistics real estate. In this executive role, she leads a global team of legal professionals, overseeing all aspects of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic transactions across the company's operations in 19 countries. Briones plays a critical role in supporting Prologis' growth strategy, including multibillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with legal standards and business objectives. With over 25 years of experience in real estate and corporate law, Briones joined Prologis in 2015 from Sidley Austin LLP, where she was a partner in the real estate practice group. There, she advised major institutional investors, REITs, and developers on complex transactions involving industrial, office, and retail properties, as well as securities offerings and cross-border deals. She earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and her B.A. from Stanford University, and is recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers in America. Under Briones' leadership, Prologis has executed transformative transactions, such as the $23 billion acquisition of Duke Realty in 2022 and numerous strategic partnerships enhancing its global portfolio. Her efforts have strengthened the company's compliance framework amid evolving ESG regulations and geopolitical challenges, earning her accolades for promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession while driving innovation in legal operations.