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Posted: June 21, 2016
2016 Women in Real Estate: Farah Ahmed
Farah Ahmed, Greenberg Traurig, LLPName: 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.
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