Peck Shaffer

Lewis Diaz

Lewis Diaz came to Peck Shaffer from the Kentucky Housing Corporation where he served in various capacities during his six year tenure.  As the corporation's Chief Counsel, Mr. Diaz advised the chief executive officer, board of directors, and senior staff on corporate and government laws, policies and procedures for the "AAA" rated housing finance agency.  He managed the corporation in the absence of the chief executive officer and deputy chief executive officer while also directly leading the Communications and Organizational Planning and Performance teams.

During the 2008 Regular session Mr. Diaz worked on legislation to increase the corporation's statutory debt ceiling from $2.5 billion to $5 billion enabling the corporation to continue its single-family mortgage revenue bond programs.  As in-house counsel to the issuer, he reviewed and commented on official statements, provided continuous post issuance guidance, and worked with staff in managing the contractual relationship between the corporation and its lending partners.

As a member of the corporation's executive management team Mr. Diaz served on the credit committee and approved funding recommendations for multi-family housing project proposals.  He provided counsel in the development of the Kentucky's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, Consolidated Plan, and Annual Allocation Plan.  Prior to serving as Chief Counsel Mr. Diaz worked closely with the corporation's multi-family housing programs, including HOME, LIHTC, Risk Sharing and Section 8 Rental Assistance.

Being a native of Cuba and having lived in South Florida through his teenage years, Mr. Diaz is fluent in Spanish.