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Brian Sahn, Esq., Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Terrana, LLP

Brian Sahn, Esq., partner, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Terrana, LLP What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2010? The greatest accomplishment this year was managing the process in which Forchelli, Curto, Deegan's new office space at The Omni in Uniondale was designated a LEED certified Commercial Interior, attaining enough points on the LEED scorecard to qualify for the Silver level. We are truly leaders among our peers, being the first law firm on Long Island to achieve a LEED designation, as well as the first LEED certified interior in the substantial RXR portfolio of office space on Long Island. As the partner who manages the firm's "green" and "sustainable" initiatives, and oversaw this certification process, it was a great experience to work through the LEED process not just as an attorney but also as an occupant and beneficiary of a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
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