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2023 Women in CRE: Jacquelyn Mascetti, Herman Katz Cangemi
September 26, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? The most important factors in choosing a firm are to confirm you like the firm’s culture and structure, and that
2023 Women in CRE: Robin Dolch, Hundred Stories PR
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud mentoring some fantastic young people who started out as “new” to this industry but in short order, three months only, have gotten quite
2023 Women in CRE: Michelle Bernstein, Miter Construction
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I take great pride in founding Miter Construction in 2014, a small yet formidable woman-owned firm specializing in general contracting and construction management. Miter
2023 Women in CRE: Matia Nikolovienis, Cohen & Perfetto LLP
September 26, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Look for a firm that inspires leadership and promotes teamwork. Leaders inspire others to work as a team and both these traits
2023 Women in CRE: Esther Reizes-Lowenbein, Esther Reizes & Co.
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The office asset is looked down upon nowadays, as the banks and private investors deem it unstable. I recently facilitated the closing of a class A office building. I was
2023 Women in CRE: Jenny Zhan, The Bromley Companies
September 26, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Real estate is a people business. No matter a company’s size, a career-nourishing environment should cultivate diversity in talents
2023 Women in CRE: Joanne Bobb, Bobtek Electrical Corp.
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Bobtek Electrical Corp. has become a go to for property managers seeking fast responsive high quality work in volume across their portfolios. Our local law electrical
2023 Women in CRE: Dawne David-Pierre, Moody Nolan
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am incredibly proud of our team’s pro-bono work in the local community. We recently undertook a feasibility study for CHiPS, a food pantry in Brooklyn that
2023 Women in CRE: Jessica Furgiuele, Schwartz, Sladkus, Reich, Greenberg & Atlas LLP
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Closed on a simultaneous bulk sale and acquisition (brought in new equity partner) of eight multifamily buildings in Bedstuy, N.Y.
2023 Women in CRE: Kimberly Zar Bloorian, KLOUD Real Estate Marketing
September 26, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? When building your career, consider the firm’s values. Prioritize a firm where you can shape your environment and ask
2023 Women in CRE: Kara Rakowski, Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP
September 26, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? First, choosing a firm with a solid reputation is critical. Second, flexibility in the work environment is important to growth.
2023 Women in CRE: Maria Elefante, Arbor Realty Trust
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? While I’m proud to have grown Arbor’s banking relationships significantly over the last 20 years, I’m even more proud to be a Commercial Real Estate Women New York (CREWNY) member
2023 Women in CRE: Julia Lee, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m very proud of the work that I do on a regular basis. Real property taxes are the single greatest expense for property owners and applicable tenants. It is a significant hardship that can be exacerbated by an evolving market.
2023 Women in CRE: Lindsay Mesh Lotito, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The accomplishment that I am most proud of was being promoted to partner in January 2023. A goal of most lawyers, I was ecstatic to achieve this title early on in my career.
2023 Women in CRE: Kathleen Deegan Dickson, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently represented a family that wanted to build a small apartment building for seniors who wanted to remain living in their community once they sold their empty nests. It was located in a vibrant, but tight-knit community that tends to resist change and especially new residences.
2023 Women in CRE: Judy Simoncic, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was recently honored to be included in Long Island Business News’ (LIBN) List of Most Dynamic Women Leaders of 2023. The list of 44 industry leaders is hand selected by LIBN and recognizes women that have demonstrated integrity, persistence and most importantly, leadership skills in their respective fields.
2023 Women in CRE: Joanna Rotonde Manfro, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I revived a deal that fell apart at my previous company when I switched firms. Despite the extended timeline and various challenges, I persevered for over six years
2023 Women in CRE: Katie Buhl, Unispace
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? During the pandemic, I led the design of an experiential office for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which won a 2022 Better Future NY Design Award in
2023 Women in CRE: Remi Fink, Jafri Journal
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m immensely proud of leading the Jafri Journal Fall Classic Executive Event. In this endeavor, I successfully secured sponsorships from DraftKings and architect Dan Choi.
2023 Women in CRE: Heather Milazzo, Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC
September 26, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I played a crucial role in Keen-Summit’s recent major deal with WC Braker. Acting as the exclusive agent, Keen-Summit was tasked with selling 13 single-story office buildings