Name: Denise Pursley Title: Partner Company: Nixon Peabody LLP Location: 437 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. and 50 Jericho Quadrangle, Jericho, N.Y., along with 15 other office locations, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and London Birthplace and year: Brooklyn, N.Y., 1961 Family: Husband, Glenn, and 3 children: Lauren, Brian and Christopher College: JD, New York Law School, 1988, magna cum laude, Law Review; bachelor of science, University of Florida First job outside of real estate: Videotape editor for CNN in New York City First job in real estate or allied field: Summer intern at the Office of the New York State Attorney General, World Trade Center, N.Y. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Nixon Peabody LLP is an international full service law firm with 25 major practice areas, including real estate, syndication and affordable housing. Nixon Peabody LLP continues to expand with the opening in China in 2008. Hobbies: Spending time with my family, golfing and boating Favorite book: "The Little Prince" Favorite movie: "Casablanca" Person you admire most (outside of family): Senator Bill Bradley Keys to success: Commitment to client needs, hard work, attention to detail and creating lasting business relationships If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Real estate developer