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2021 Ones to Watch: Eleanore Martins, Akerman LLP
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of a recent land use approval for a rezoning to permit a hotel development on Arthur Ave. in the Bronx’s Little Italy.
2021 Ones to Watch: Andrew Curto, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the cases I have handled where I have resolved business disputes between family members. I have identified these cases as
2021 Ones to Watch: Zeynep Ekemen, Silver Defender
September 21, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
At its core, Silver Defender’s products give back to everyone they touch. The nature of Silver Defender products creates cleaner spaces–work, home,
2021 Ones to Watch: Rhonda Epstein, Esq., NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
September 21, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
With over three decades of litigation experience, I have always listened to my clients and observed, first hand, the toll litigation took
2021 Ones to Watch: Diego Rivera, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Recently, I was awarded the prestigious Hangai Prize by the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) for my most recent research
2021 Ones to Watch: Ege Ozcan, Jafri Capital, LLC
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
At Jafri Capital, we recently initiated the development phase of JafCap which is our brand new PropTech platform. Through this platform, we will be able to
2021 Ones to Watch: Roy Carrasquillo, Carrasquillo Law Group, P.C.
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Throughout much of 2020 into this year, we worked on a client called LoopLand. Currently, they are developing the former U.S. Naval base on
2021 Ones to Watch: Jared Sobel, Walker & Dunlop
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently refinanced a $21 million Hamilton heights portfolio consisting of nine assets. Working for the number-one multifamily finance provider in the
2021 Ones to Watch: Dominic Coluccio, Samanea New York
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Heading up the rebranding and reintroduction of Samanea New York, an iconic Long Island shopping destination, formerly known as “Fortunoff Mall at the
2021 Ones to Watch: Mike Packman, Keystone National Properties | KNPRE.com
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
While we’ve successfully closed multiple real estate investment deals with direct investors, we are prepping for the launch of our first 1031 DST offering. It’s been a lot of work for me, and my team, and we are excited to go live!
2021 Ones to Watch: Greg Krueger, LEW Corp.
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
With the changes to New York City’s lead-based paint regulations (LL1, LL31, LL66), a large section of our client base has requested
2021 Ones to Watch: Yaakov Zar, Lev
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We raised a $30 million series A led by Greenspring Associates with participation from First American, CapitalOne, JLL and many others.
2021 Ones to Watch: Kimberly Zar Bloorian, KLOUD Real Estate Marketing
September 21, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
When the pandemic hit last year, every industry was investing in digital technologies and practices. However, real estate companies were lagging behind while
2021 Ones to Watch: Rafael Vasquez, Marks Paneth LLP
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
One standout project for me: Marks Paneth assisted a client in getting their books ready to convert their income tax basis financial
2021 Ones to Watch: Maya Khan, Marks Paneth LLP
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am proud of my work on a recent transaction concerning a client who sold their commercial property for close to $100 million. This property was held by
2021 Ones to Watch: Jacklyn Zitelli, Farrell Fritz, P.C.
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
My female colleagues and I launched the
2021 Ones to Watch: Lyle Alper, Vanderbilt Realty
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently closed a transaction for
2021 Ones to Watch: Robert Caravella, AKRF, Inc.
September 21, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
My path to engineering co-director at AKRF began in construction, where I worked for my father’s construction company throughout high school before
2021 Ones to Watch: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
NYSSC recently contracted a four-prong multifamily garden complex consisting of a community distribution generation (CDG) solar project within the
2021 Ones to Watch: John Roesch, Meridian Capital Group (Retail Leasing)
September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud that along with my partner, Kevin Bisconti, I was able to assist some of New York’s most prolific and homegrown food and