Occupation: A partner in the Atlanta office of Seyfarth Shaw, McRae leads the team that handles financing and investing in projects.

Education: 1973 graduate of Emory University School of Law

Professional experience: Known for his expertise in finance and incentives, McRae is frequently retained by companies or communities to help them obtain successful project locations. He has helped members of Georgia's general assembly draft economic development legislation that has become law in the state of Georgia.He is a faculty member for the University of Georgia's Fanning Institute, which trains development authority board members.

Source: Seyfarth Shaw web page

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