According to Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, David Pfeffer, partner and chair of the firm's construction practice group, moderated a panel at the Massey Knakal Brooklyn Real Estate Summit on September 17 at Stage 6 at Steiner Studios. Brooklyn Power Owners Pfeffer led a panel entitled, "Living for the City: Brooklyn Power Owners Panel," which featured top investors and developers who have played integral roles in some of Brooklyn's largest deals in the past year. These industry leaders provided insight into how these deals were financed and how they are faring against pro-forma expectations. The panel included: * Melissa Burch, executive vice president, commercial and residential development, Forest City Ratner * Jed Walentas, principal, Two Trees Management Co. * Douglas Steiner, chairman, Steiner Studios * Robert Keenan, sales manager, commercial term lending, Chase * David Von Spreckelsen, senior vice president, Toll Brothers City Living Shown in back row (from left) are: David Von Spreckelsen, Toll Brothers City Living; Robert Keenan, Chase; Jed Walentas, Two Trees Management; Melissa Burch, Forest City Ratner. Shown in front row (from left) are: Douglas Steiner, Steiner Studios; and David Pfeffer, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. The Massey Knakal Brooklyn Real Estate Summit brings together the leaders of the Brooklyn Real Estate Market to deliberate and analyze the real estate trends of the City's fastest-growing borough. The summit provides owners, operators, tenants, investors and real estate players with the opportunity to network and discuss the latest industry news and research. For more information, please visit www.mkbrooklynsummit.com. Pfeffer serves as chair of the construction practice group at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. He directs his practice toward serving the commercial real estate and construction industry, and represents commercial, institutional and residential real estate owners, operators and developers. Mr. Pfeffer handles matters such as contract preparation, development, continuing operation, leasing and dispute resolution, and also maintains an active practice in business negotiation. His practice focuses on project delivery strategies and the preparation and negotiation of design, construction and related contracts for private and public real estate development projects. Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is a full-service law firm that offers the diverse practice areas of a large firm, coupled with superior service and personal attention. Core competencies include bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, corporate and securities, commercial litigation, intellectual property, international, immigration, banking and finance, construction, cooperative and condominium representation, labor and employment, not-for-profit, real estate, real estate litigation, tax, and trusts and estates. The firm is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Princeton, New Jersey.