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Kahaner of Cassidy Turley discusses three influential women

Name: Susan Kahaner Title: Senior Managing Director Company Name: Cassidy Turley Years in Commercial Real Estate: Over 25 years In the last 12 months, which project, transaction, honor or accomplishment are you most proud of and why? I am very proud of the lease we did with The Fashion Institute of Technology. We were able to package a large block of nearby space that enabled FIT to expand their campus, making room for more classrooms and students. Who are three women- living or dead - that you would like to have drinks with and why? Eleanor Roosevelt: because she was way ahead of her time. Hillary Clinton: because there's a good shot she may be the next President. Catherine Deneuve: just because. What was your first job and what did you learn from it? My first job was writing for Walter Cronkite at CBS. I learned how much words matter.
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