Power of Attorney for Frank E. Schmitz

This document is a Power of Attorney granted by Frank E. Schmitz to Sara Niemiec, Jennifer Matthews Rice, and Alise Barr. It authorizes them to act as his attorney-in-fact for all filings related to his reporting requirements for First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. This includes preparing and executing Forms 3, 4, and 5, managing his EDGAR account, and obtaining information about the company's equity securities. The power of attorney remains in effect until Mr. Schmitz is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked. The document also includes an agreement to hold the attorneys-in-fact harmless for actions taken in good faith.