Melissa A. Breeden

Melissa A. Breeden serves as the Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel at Realty Income Corporation since March 2021, leading a large legal team that supports multiple business units. Previously, Melissa held the position of Associate Vice President Senior Legal Counsel at Dickinson Wright PLLC from December 2018 to February 2021, where representation of clients focused on real estate, finance, and corporate law. With extensive experience at Simon Property Group spanning from August 1999 to November 2018, Melissa negotiated complex contracts for various real estate projects and managed acquisitions and sales of commercial developments. Early legal experience includes serving as a Staff Attorney at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, advising on administrative law matters. Melissa holds a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Ball State University. Admitted to practice in Arizona and Indiana, Melissa A. Breeden brings a robust legal and industry background to her current role.