Kamyar Shabani is a Principal and Co-Founder of Optimus Properties, LLC, an opportunistic real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and redevelopment of commercial, retail, office, medical office and multi-family assets. Kamyar oversees all aspects of the Company including acquisitions, dispositions, investor and lender relations, and general investment strategy planning. Prior to entering the real estate market full time, Kamyar practiced at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in their Los Angeles, New York and Century City offices. Kamyar’s ability to combine his legal experience along with his real estate knowledge, has given Optimus a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Kamyar currently serves as the Chair of the Real Estate & Construction Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. Kamyar also serves on the Board of Directors for the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles; the Campaign Cabinet and the Finance & Administration Board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles; the Board of Advisors of 30 Years After; and the Los Angeles Leadership Council for Birthright Israel Foundation, all of which are non-partisan, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Kamyar is also a member of the Real Estate Alumni Group (REAG) of the University of California, Los Angeles and has served as a mentor to participating students through REAG.