OneKey MLS names Valentina Shenderovich general counsel

OneKey MLS named Valentina Shenderovich as vice president and general counsel, effective Sept. 7, to build the organization’s first in-house legal function. The move comes as the MLS expands and faces more complex legal and regulatory needs.

Why it matters: - OneKey MLS is adding in-house legal leadership as organized real estate grows more complex. - The new role is meant to support the MLS’s members, strategic priorities and continued growth. - OneKey MLS will still keep Larson Skinner as outside counsel, preserving continuity while expanding internal legal capacity.

What happened: - OneKey MLS announced the appointment of Valentina Shenderovich as vice president and general counsel. - The appointment took effect Sept. 7. - Shenderovich will establish and lead OneKey MLS’s in-house legal function. - Shenderovich will also join the organization’s executive leadership team. - OneKey MLS made the announcement from Farmingdale, N.Y.

The details: - Shenderovich joins OneKey MLS from Larson Skinner, PLLC, where she advised MLS clients on legal, regulatory and policy matters. - She spent more than eight years as counsel in the real estate brokerage industry before joining Larson Skinner. - Shenderovich began her legal career as a litigator in New York City. - Richard Haggerty, CEO of OneKey MLS, said the company saw a clear need for in-house legal counsel as it grew. - Mitch Skinner, managing member of Larson Skinner, said Shenderovich’s judgment, industry knowledge and practical approach will benefit OneKey MLS. - Shenderovich said she is excited to help build a strong legal function and continue collaborating with Larson Skinner. - OneKey MLS said the firm has a longstanding relationship with Larson Skinner. - The company said Larson Skinner will continue to support Shenderovich in her new role. - OneKey MLS provided social media links for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X.

Between the lines: - The hire signals OneKey MLS is formalizing legal support internally rather than relying only on outside counsel. - Shenderovich’s background across MLS, brokerage and litigation work suggests OneKey MLS wants legal guidance that is both industry-specific and operational. - Keeping Larson Skinner in the mix suggests the transition is meant to add capacity without breaking existing legal continuity.

What's next: - Shenderovich will begin building OneKey MLS’s internal legal function. - The organization is likely to rely on both in-house and outside counsel as it navigates future regulatory and operational issues. - OneKey MLS’s leadership team now has a dedicated legal voice at the table as the company continues to grow.