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2017 Women in Professional Services: Nina McCann of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP

Nina McCann,
Forchelli, Curto, Deegan,
Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP

Name: Nina McCann

Title: Director of Marketing

Company Name: Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP

Years in real estate: 18+

What real estate associations or organizations are you a member of? US Green Building Council of LI; Commercial Industrial Brokers Society; Long Island Business Development Council and Vision LI

What trends are you seeing so far this year? I have been following the current convergence of market forces hitting all brick and mortar stores. There is such increased competition from on-line retailers combined with skyrocketing rents the news is always reporting in the trade publications. The trend I am seeing is the upswing in retail bankruptcy environment which is sad when your favorite store closes but good for my law firm as we have an enhanced bankruptcy/corporate restructuring practice. 

What do you do for fun? I am an avid runner and like to combine my love of running and raising funds for charities I support. Throughout the years I have raised money on running teams for Breast Cancer Awareness, Williams Syndrome and Autism Awareness.

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