Olivia Velasco supports clients in a range of commercial lending and capital markets matters, including reviewing, negotiating and documenting financing transactions. She works closely with Polsinelli attorneys to assist on deal execution and help clients navigate key issues in secured and unsecured lending arrangements, including asset-based lending, acquisition financing, single and multi-lender credit facilities, subordinated debt financing, term loan facilities, revolving credit arrangements, real estate lending, and insurance premium financing.

In the healthcare lending space, Olivia works closely with regional banks and other lenders on financing senior living, assisted living, and other healthcare facilities across multiple states. Recognizing the unique regulatory and operational challenges in healthcare real estate, she draws on Polsinelli’s collective experience to help deliver thoughtful, tailored financing solutions.

Whether you are structuring a loan, establishing a multi-lender credit facility, or financing a real estate or healthcare project, Olivia offers a personal, attentive approach. She values transparent communication, careful listening, and a commitment to serving as a supportive part of your team — and is ready to grow with your business as your financing needs evolve.

Education

  • The George Washington University (J.D., with honors, 2023)
    • The George Washington Law Review
    • Civil and Human Rights Law Clinic
    • Student Bar Association, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
    • Jacob Burns Law Library, Reference Fellow
  • University of South Florida (B.S., magna cum laude, Dean's List)
    • Dual degree in Finance and Marketing

Bar Admission

  • District of Columbia, 2023
  • Illinois, 2025

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section
  • Hispanic National Bar Association
  • Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Recognition

  • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar
  • Awarded the Gregory Berkowitz Courageous Leadership Award

Languages

  • Spanish
Publications
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CMMC Is No Longer Optional: Final Rule Launches November 10
After years of drafts and false starts, the Department of Defense1 has finished the legal two-step to operationalize its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. DoD’s recent publication of the second of two companion rules makes CMMC no longer a mere policy aspiration but a binding legal requirement in future (and potentially existing) defense contracts. The vast majority of DoD contractors and subcontractors must implement and soon be prepared to certify compliance with specified government cybersecurity standards, or risk being shut out of the defense supply chain once the program’s new contract and solicitation requirements begin phasing in on November 10, 2025. Read on for a breakdown of what the final rule requires, who must comply (and who’s exempt), how the CMMC levels
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Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Part 8 Rewrite
Key Takeaways: FAR Part 8 has been revised as part of the FAR Council’s ongoing “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul,” with agencies implementing changes now via class deviations, with formal rulemaking to follow. The updated rules adopt a BIC-first sourcing policy and shift key ordering procedures for Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts into the GSAM, streamlining acquisition steps but preserving core statutory requirements. Contractors should expect faster timelines for large BPAs and increased reliance on mature contract vehicles — but also greater pressure to team, subcontract or qualify for exceptions when not on a BIC contract. As part of the FAR Council’s ongoing “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” (RFO), the Council released model deviation text for FAR Part 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services) and invited informal
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