2016 Women in Real Estate: Farah Ahmed

Farah Ahmed, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Name: Farah Ahmed

Title: Shareholder

Company Name: Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Email: [email protected] 

Years in real estate: 11

How did you get your start in real estate? As a summer associate at a law firm in 2004

What real estate associations or organizations are you a member of? N/A

Telephone: 212.801.6893

What recent project or transaction are you most proud of?

I represented the lender group in providing construction financing for the renovation of the 6 million s/f, mixed-use complex known as Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. It is a large and incredibly complex site, with sophisticated sponsor parties and a repositioning plan that is unique and an exciting introduction to the area.

What have been some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor?

I find organic mentor relationships to be invaluable. Mentors provide an experienced view, guidance on how to navigate certain situations and, often times, a gut check. I have been fortunate to have mentors at various stages in my career and keep in touch with all of them. I am a mentor to a few junior attorneys and hope that I can give them as much support and encouragement as I have received over the years.