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2024 Women in CRE: Julia Lee, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

Julia Lee
Tax Certiorari Attorney
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

What would your title be if the words currently use to describe your job no longer existed?

Commercial property tax reduction specialist 

Which professional organization(s) would you recommend to women just starting out in your industry:

The Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island (CIBS) is a collegial organization made up of CRE brokers and affiliated professionals. They offer educational seminars, provide mentoring relationships and create numerous opportunities to network with your industry peers. They also have a Women’s Committee (CIBS-W) that focuses on the needs of professional women in CRE. 

The Women Economic Developers of Long Island (WEDLI) is also a great group to connect with. It is a unique organization of professional women that has been dedicated to promoting the growth of the Long Island economy for the past 40 years. 

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