Decision Points E81 – From Law to Investment: Resilience, Purpose, and Perspective with Jim Hime

Few careers capture as much range—and reflection—as Jim Hime’s. From federal tax law to real estate finance, from tech entrepreneurship to surviving 9/11, his story is one of adaptability, perspective, and enduring gratitude.

In this episode of Decision Points, host Scott Wood sits down with Jim Hime, Co-Founder and CFO of Accordant Investments, to explore the pivotal choices that defined his remarkable journey. Jim recounts his early years at Baker Botts practicing federal tax law, his transition to Hines where he helped raise capital for major developments, and his foray into the internet startup world during the height of the tech boom. Through successes and setbacks alike, his path reflects a balance of ambition and grounded wisdom—qualities that later became central to the creation and growth of Accordant Investments.

But perhaps the most defining moment of Jim’s life came on September 11, 2001. From inside the South Tower of the World Trade Center, he experienced the unthinkable. That day changed his outlook forever, reinforcing a life philosophy centered on gratitude, presence, and the pursuit of meaningful work. With humility and candor, Jim shares what it means to live each day as a gift—and how that perspective continues to shape his approach to business, leadership, and life.