June 09, 2014 -
Long Island
Name: Sam Yedid
Title: Partner
Company: Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid, P.C.
Location: 225 Old Country Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747
Birthplace: Trenton, N.J.
Education: Yale University, B.A.; University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
First job outside of real estate: Collegiate Window Washing (made good money washing windows with my buddies during college summers).
First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate associate at Battle Fowler
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I presently work with a great group of super smart real estate attorneys. I hope to continue doing so long into the future.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I like to spend a quiet evening with my wife.
Favorite book or author: "Moby Dick"
Favorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac
One word to describe your work environment: Dedication
Rules to live by in business: Work hard and smart but always with integrity and respect for others.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? I would invite Michael Bloomberg to join me at Delmonico's in New York City.
What is your dream job? Spin instructor at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Mass.