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Posted: October 27, 2014
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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