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Posted: October 27, 2014
McCann of Forchelli, Curto discusses three influential women
Name: Nina McCann
Title: Director of Marketing
Company/firm: Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP
Who are three women- living or dead - that you would like to have drinks with and why?
The U.K.'s Margaret Thatcher the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and the only woman to have held that office. I think it would be empowering to speak with her. Closer to home, former First Lady and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. I find politics very interesting as it affects all industries especial real estate/housing. Lastly, Ivanka Trump a modern example of work/life balance; she grew up in the industry and has made a name for herself apart from her family.
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