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Posted: September 17, 2019
2019 Women in Real Estate: Andrea Caruso, Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP
Name: Andrea Caruso
Title: Partner
Company Name: Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP
What is your favorite motivational quote?
Every day is a different motivational quote. Today its ,“If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, not the goal.”
How do you hold your own in a negotiation?
For starters, no matter what, you always act like you belong. Be confident in your ability and knowledge. And always be prepared.
What was one of your biggest accomplishments in the last 12 months?
Making partner. I come from a family of lawyers. I am a 4th generation lawyer, so continuing my family legacy has meant the world to me. I love what I do and love that the legal profession is so deeply-rooted in my family history.
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