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2020 Women in RE: C. Jaye Berger, Law Offices C. Jaye Berger

Name: Jaye Berger

Title: principal 

Company Name: Law Offices C. Jaye Berger 

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? 
We are not through the pandemic yet, but we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I remember coming back from court the first week in March and hearing about the first case of someone with the coronavirus. I packed up my briefcase, prepared a thumb drive, took a few files, came home and went into self-quarantine. I am pleased with how well I was able to mobilize and navigate through this period in time remotely. It has revolutionized the way we do business and taught us all more about how to communicate with clients and large groups remotely on Zoom or by teleconference without in-person meetings. Offices will never be the same. Business will never be the same.

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