Professional Profile: Michael Vardaro, Esq., LEED AP, 2015

Name: Michael Vardaro, Esq., LEED AP Title: Managing Partner Company: Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: New York, N.Y. Education: Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Villanova University; Juris Doctor - St. John's University First job outside of real estate: Waiter First job in real estate or allied field: Construction worker What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am the managing partner of Zetlin & De Chiara, a construction boutique law firm based in New York City. I work with many fantastic clients in the construction industry providing them with legal services. On the management side, I help lead the business to fulfill our partners' vision of providing best-in-class service to our clients. We are planning growth in various ways over the next five years and I am excited to be a part of that process. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Coaching youth football and then enjoying a glass of wine with my wife Favorite book or author: William Shakespeare Favorite movie: "The Godfather" One word to describe your work environment: Avant-garde Rules to live by in business: Think big, find inspiration, be prepared and believe. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Leonardo Da Vinci at Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse