What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? The most important factor is finding good mentors (both men and women) who want to promote women and create opportunities for others and build a strong
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? My parents. I was fortunate to experience first hand from my family the meaning and value of hard work and perseverance. With my parents serving as examples, I developed a strong work ethic and drive to succeed which
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Women should look to principals who they admire in the workplace – and the first most important quality is hard work, along with creativity, innovation
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? My ten-year progression, from junior designer to principal and equity owner, is testament to the importance of joining a firm that has a healthy relationship, that
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? I’m inspired by trailblazers – RBG, Serena Williams, my mother – bold, driven and ambitious, who’ve taught me I can do whatever I set my mind to.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I just celebrated my 26th anniversary working at Cullen and Dykman LLP. I am proud to be part of an organization with a long-standing history of providing quality legal services to banking institutions
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? When I joined Cook Properties in 2021, the company was on the brink of a massive acquisition – including 55 manufactured housing communities, commercial real estate, equipment, and most importantly – 75 employees.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Negotiating insurance programs for the real estate industry is an important part of my job. This year has proven the most difficult in placing insurance for a variety of reasons forcing extremely difficult discussions
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently broke ground on 1 Java St., a 36-story, 834-unit rental community in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. Pushing the boundaries when it comes to sustainability, 1 Java St. is an all-electric building
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I had the pleasure of providing legal services over nearly five years, throughout the uncertain days of COVID, overcoming countless hurdles and the real impacts of inflation and drastic interest rate changes, toward a joint venture
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I think it is very easy to say that I am proud of a recent project completion or the repeat business that comes from it, but it’s all the result of creating a team dynamic that is greater than the sum
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? This has been an extremely busy year with new projects spanning across asset classes. I am especially proud that several are for repeat clients! In healthcare, we are working on our third clinic for a national endovascular
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Expanding Dealpath’s book of business globally over the course of my four-year tenure has been my greatest accomplishment, as the company continues to provide industry-leading solutions to major institutional investors.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have been a highlight of my work. These development projects utilize public/private partnerships to develop the energy infrastructure needed to make renewable energy a success. In my
Manhattan, NY The Olayan Group said that Little Birch, a new food and drink kiosk serving seasonal lunchtime fare in 550 Madison’s public garden has opened. Little Birch will be overseen by chef Solanki Roy of Great Performances, who is executive chef for The Arch amenity space
Manhattan, NY According to TF Cornerstone (TFC), a new lease has been signed with Chip City Cookies at the ground floor of their 278 7th Ave. property, Chelsea Centro. The brand known for its rotating cookie offering will be opening its doors at this location in Q1 of 2024, marking
Manhattan, NY Newmark Retail said the firm has secured a new lease for The Fantastic World of Portuguese Sardine’s first U.S. flagship at Two Times Sq. The brand, operated by Comur Corp., signed a long-term lease to occupy the space on the Southeast Corner of Broadway and West
Garden City, NY Best Lawyers in America has recognized 11 Moritt Hock & Hamroff lawyers in its 2024 edition. Four lawyers were included in The Best Lawyers in America and seven lawyers were included in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
Manhattan, NY Avison Young has arranged a 99-year long-term ground lease at 301-307 Third Ave. on behalf of Snake River Development, who is managed by BNS Real Estate. The value of the long-term lease is estimated at $21.5 million, which equates to $300 per zoning floor area (ZFA),
Manhattan, NY Architect Ismael Leyva, FAIA, has designed a new luxury mixed-use property at 1026 Third Ave. in the Upper East Side. Ismael Leyva Architects was retained by Kahen Properties as the architect and interior designer of the project. Demolition was completed earlier