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2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Samantha Wallack, Blank Rome LLP
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? Currently, and I hope this to be a short-lived challenge, it’s the volatility in the real estate market due to increasing interest
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Rex Hakimian, EIGHT WEST, affiliate of The Hakimian Org.
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? To develop Sola, a rental building in Woodside, Queens, set to commence leasing this summer, we were mindful of escalating construction expenses. Anticipating these challenges, we proactively procured materials well in advance,
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Vogel, Esq., Robinson+Cole LLP
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months, what accomplishment are you most proud of? A client was in a payment default on its loan for a ~$230 million office building and at risk of losing the asset. The workout and loan modification involved simultaneous agreements with lender, a preferred equity investor and a tenant negotiating a lease termination.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Charles Russell, Harris Beach PLLC
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I have worked collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys to close on two distressed mall transactions. It is rewarding to see everyone use their time and talents in different and
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Joseph Schirripa, NELSON Worldwide
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? One of my greatest challenges was leading in a highly reactive environment. Shifts in project timelines and changing market dynamics meant we needed
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Joe DiPompeo, PE, Structural Workshop
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? We had a dramatic slowdown in new development work as interest rates and construction costs rose rapidly.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Louis Adler, REAL New York
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? This year marked the 10th anniversary of REAL New York, a milestone I’m incredibly proud of. Over the past decade-plus, my business partner and I have built a thriving real estate firm that has closed roughly 25,000 leasing deals.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Rob Kuppersmith, Cushman & Wakefield
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? Adapting to the ever-changing marketplace. As the leasing industry continues to evolve post-pandemic, I have had to adjust my approach and mindset.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Andrew Borek, Alan Margolin & Associates
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? The field is evolving at an unprecedented pace, influenced by new factors that demand swift adaptation. Our success stems from relentless communication
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Werner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? With many properties in default, I have had to advise clients and help them decide on the best path forward, particularly for those who have never faced recourse before or had to hand back the keys on a property.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Leo Leyva, Cole Schotz
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of our ability to attract new talent, which has led to an expansion of our footprint in our New York City office during what many consider a downturn in the real estate and financial marketplace.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jacquelyn Mascetti, Herman Katz
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? After almost a decade of litigation, two trials, and an appeal, we recently received a favorable decision involving golf course valuation from the Appellate Division, which affirmed
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jack O’Shea, Start Elevator
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the last year, I’m proud of Start Elevator for becoming the sole provider for Montefiore’s real estate portfolio and completing our biggest private sector contract to date - a massive 32-car elevator modernization in Brooklyn,
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Rishabh Mangal, Holt Construction
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? We are living in a technology driven world and the backbone to support this is our humongous data centers. In the past 12 months my focus has been strictly on developing and spearheading Holt’s data center projects
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Mary Mahany, Shawmut Design and Construction
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Recently, we were awarded a high-profile project that ties directly into our deep-rooted commitment to building impactful spaces throughout New York that benefit the local community. We have been laser focused on this project for over three years
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ronald Cohen, Besen Partners
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Growing and developing our team to 15 strong. In our business, human and intellectual capital is everything, and my goal has been to selectively rebuild ours one at a time, and diversify our
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Stuart Saft, Holland & Knight LLP
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Assisted Empire State Development in formulating and documenting alternatives to the 421-a program that expired several years ago. While at the time it did not appear that the State Legislature would enact the Governor’s 485-x program,
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ryan Paquin, Anchin, Block and Anchin LLP
May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the last 12 months, one of the biggest challenges I faced as a leader was establishing and developing Anchin’s Cost Segregation Group within our Tax Advisory department.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Robert Heicklen, Stonegate Real Estate
May 28, 2024
Best books, podcasts, or apps for aspiring leaders: I don’t discredit every accomplished author, podcaster, or industry personality, but I believe heavily in education that speaks to you. I suggest reading/watching/listening to all things
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Cory Rosenthal, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services
May 28, 2024
Best books, podcasts, or apps for aspiring leaders: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.