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2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Luke MacDougall, Shawmut Design and Construction
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 11 One thing on my bucket list: I thoroughly enjoy immersing myself in different cultures and getting to know new people, so becoming fluent in Spanish is a personal aspiration of mine. By learning Spanish, my hope is to connect with a wider variety of people, allowing me the opportunity to learn about different cultures and understand different perspectives.
GFP Real Estate leases 21,031 s/f at 40 Exchange Place in FiDi
May 16, 2023
Manhattan, NY GFP Real Estate, LLC has signed 20,031 s/f of new lease transactions at 40 Exchange Place in the Financial District. Allen Gurevich, senior managing director of GFP Real Estate, represented the owner, GFP Real Estate, in each
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Yuliya Viola, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 5.5 One thing on my bucket list: Visit France, Italy, and Dubai. When I am not working, I am: enjoying spending time with my family and my kids and playing tennis. I also love playing piano.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Laura Yang, DBI Projects
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 4 When I am not working, I am: Spending time with my family, playing tennis, and travelling. One thing on my bucket list: I would love to travel with my family to Taiwan, which is the home country of my husband.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Patrick Balling, Emtec Consulting Engineers
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 7 One thing on my bucket list: To visit all 50 states or backpack through Europe. When I am not working, I am: Playing golf, snowboarding, renovating my house, or spending quality time with my wife and family.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Robert Bebey, CM&B
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 3 years One thing on my bucket list: Travel to every continent When I am not working, I am: Fishing and boating What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of completing the final phases of Whole Foods Market Union Square.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Derek Kirma, Arbor Realty Trust
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 3 One thing on my bucket list: Owning a home in Hawaii When I am not working, I am: running, watching football, or playing with my son. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Recently, I worked together with the owner of an apartment complex in California on a refinance cash-out with Green Financing.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Travis Selesky, Grassi Advisors & Accountants
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 2.5 One thing on my bucket list: Travel to Australia When I am not working, I am: Spending time outdoors either hiking with my wife or golfing with friends.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Ida Phair, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 4 One thing on my bucket list: To go on safari. When I am not working, I am: Playing tennis or traveling with my husband and two children. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2020, I was the lead associate representing Edward J. Minskoff Equities
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Aakash Badjatya, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers RLLP
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently fixed a leaking basement for an owner in the city. The building was old and its basement would occasionally flood on rainy days. The project team decided to install a large precast sump pit and a network of internal subsurface drainage lines to collect the water and pump it outside.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Austin Provost, Robinson & Cole LLP
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Robinson+Cole is outside counsel to a multinational corporation handling their real estate portfolio throughout North America. In that role, I handled the day-to-day interactions with the company’s real estate team, negotiating various real estate transactions. I worked on over one hundred locations throughout North America
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Two accomplishments to note: Recently appointed chairperson for The Business Council of Westchester’s StarPower Program where I work directly with senior staff to collaborate, recruit, and welcome
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gianni Sbarro, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Assisted a large academic medical center in obtaining approvals from the town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning and Appeals in connection with their proposed plan to convert an existing commercial retail building in Manhasset
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Alexis Majano, Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 19 and served for five years in the reserves while completing my undergraduate degree, maintaining stable employment, and subsequently completing law school at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Once I joined Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz,
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Vorvolakos, Ariel Property Advisors
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the course of my career, I’ve been involved in the valuation of over $1.5 billion in properties, participated in the sale of over 40 transactions valued at over $360 million and have an additional $20 million
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Asihene, SAB Capital
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My most recent transaction that I’m particularly proud of was the execution of a 1031 exchange for a client into a Hooters site in Columbia, SC, which was significant to me due to the market conditions we were operating in. At a time when rates were high and changing daily, we were able to take advantage of a great spot
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Sam Martorella, Ripco Real Estate
May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I developed and have begun implementing Panera Breads market strategy for their new urban concept. This includes identifying markets and submarkets throughout New York City, Manhattan. There are many phases of this process that I have been fortunate enough to work on and have enjoyed.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Sean McLoughlin, McAlpine Contracting
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 1 One thing on my bucket list: To visit all of the Greek Islands. When I am not working, I am: Spending every minute with my 9-month old daughter.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Ryan Korzekwinski, Cushman & Wakefield
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 1 One thing on my bucket list: Go to the Masters When I am not working, I am: playing golf and spending time with my family. I also love to go to concerts and discover new bands and music.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: David Frattaroli, Cushman & Wakefield
May 16, 2023
Number of years at firm: 1 One thing on my bucket list: Travel through Europe What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have been most proud of my efforts, in conjunction with our industrial team, to help market Venture One’s