Name: Stephen O'Connell
Title: Partner
Company: Hartman & Craven, LLP
Location: 488 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y.
Birthplace and date: New York City, April 15, 1958
Family: Wife, Ruth; children: Rebecca, Isabelle and Ethan
College: State University of New York at Oneonta and New York Law School, magna cum laude
First job outside of real estate: Bartender
First job in real estate or allied field: Sale of beachfront cooperatives in Montauk, N.Y.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Real estate partner and managing partner of Hartman & Craven, LLP, a law firm with a focus on real estate that dates back to 1921. Planning to continue to build upon the firm platform to ensure continued success for our clients.
Hobbies: Tennis, skiing
Favorite book: "Into the Wild"
Favorite movie: "The Godfather II"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Barack Obama
Key to success: Hard work, perseverance, investment in people and career
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Ski ambassador
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