CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Mar 19, 2014) - LaSalle Investment Management ("LaSalle"), the leading global real estate investment manager, today announced Derek Lopez, one of the firm's top talents in acquisitions and portfolio management, will assume the role of 'Head of U.S. Acquisitions.' This is a newly-enhanced role and is part of a strategic effort to continue to drive investment performance and growth in LaSalle's Americas business.