“At FCL, we are client advocates and change agents working together to strengthen businesses and communities one building at a time.”
Darina Sokanthong
Darina
Darina Sokanthong leads FCL’s business development efforts and client outreach across our Western Region. She brings to the role deep experience in large-scale commercial and industrial real estate developments and an unwavering commitment to her clients.
She sets herself apart as a thought leader, strategic advisor and client advocate, with a proven track record of fostering trusted relationships and surpassing client goals and expectations.
Her breadth of client and project experiences afford her deep understanding of diverse stakeholder perspectives and how to navigate the challenges inherent in multi-million-dollar developments, as well as the intricacies and exacting requirements of the California marketplace.
Over the years, Darina has worked with real estate developers, architectural & civil engineering firms, and multiple design/build firms in a variety of senior business development and account management roles.
Prior to her career in real estate, Darina spent 15 years as a paralegal, specializing in land and right-of-way acquisitions, civil litigation, probate and intellectual property matters affording her other unique lenses and insights into the industry.
Board Member, The Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives of Southern California (ACRE SoCal)
Affiliate Member, NAIOP SoCal and Inland Empire Chapter
Darina at her core, is a fiercely steadfast mom, always there for her children, no matter what. She also has two fur-babies, Bavi and Peanut, whom she adores. Darina finds joy in family adventures, immersing herself in nature, dancing like no one is watching, and the daily pursuit of knowledge to enrich her mind, body, heart, and soul. Born in San Diego, she currently lives in the LA area.
In addition to English, Darina speaks fluent Laotian.