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2021 Women in Professional Services: Naya Pearlman, Berdon LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
During this unprecedented year, our clients were faced with numerous challenges brought on by COVID-19. Throughout this turbulent time, I served as
2021 Women in Professional Services: Cara Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm PLLC
March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
Communication is always important, but now, more than ever, it is critical to innovate and find ways to connect. Since face-to-face communication is
2021 Women in Professional Services: Eva Hatzaki, Andromeda Advantage
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am proud of our campaign which included a film production with our message to the governor of New York urging him to take action and help restart the
2021 Women in Professional Services: Diana Brummer, Goodwin Procter LLP
March 23, 2021
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
I’ve spent over 20 years as a lawyer in commercial real estate, and I think it’s an incredibly exciting, rewarding and interesting sector. Unlike other corporate and financial industries, commercial real estate has the unique benefit of directly
2021 Women in Professional Services: Gail Morelle, Christa Construction LLC
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
My contribution in bringing life to an abandoned retail center. Skyview Park Apartments in Irondequoit, NY will transform a vacant Sears store into affordable apartments for
2021 Women in Professional Services: Kyla Gessin-Stern, Chatham Development Company / First Dunes
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We acquired a bay side waterfront property in Westhampton with eight bungalows at 496 Dune Rd. in April of 2020 and quickly renovated and refreshed the
2021 Women in Professional Services: Michele Messina, Quatela Chimeri PLLC
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As I am always proud of my and my firm’s accomplishments throughout the year, I am most proud of being able to keep the firm 100% operational as
2021 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Brodsky, Quatela Chimeri PLLC
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Earning the trust and confidence of the firm to have been elevated to partner was an honor. I am most proud to have been considered amidst wide-reaching uncertainty at
2021 Women in Professional Services: Sophia Arzoumanidis, Quatela Chimeri PLLC
March 23, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
Juggling urgent matters on top of daily tasks, deadlines and client meetings can make anyone overwhelmed. Having a sympathetic understanding, I always try to
2021 Women in Professional Services: Anuska Amparo, AmTrust Title
March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
With 2020 being a very challenging year for many in our industry, I was able to pivot quickly, and transition to a virtual platform to engage, spotlight and stay connected with
2021 Women in Professional Services: Roksolana Krasovitskaya, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolot...
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I appeared in front of the Appellate Division, First Department for the first time and argued the reasons why the Supreme Court’s decision should be affirmed in a
2021 Women in Professional Services: Jennifer Zourigui, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LL...
March 23, 2021
Women have made significant progress in the last year towards equality in the workplace. How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
I believe a big part of advocating for
2021 Women in Professional Services: Catherine Barnum, SVN | Realty Performance Advisors
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This year we opened two new offices, in Buffalo and Syracuse. Now, SVN Realty Performance Advisors Commercial Brokerage Franchise serves all of Western NY. We also
2021 Women in Professional Services: Sandra Pendrick, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
March 23, 2021
How have you adapted and changed in the last 12 months?
The last 12 months has taught me that we can accomplish anything, anywhere despite the obstacles we are faced with. I have tried to remain open-minded and flexible. I have
2021 Women in Professional Services: Barbara Champoux, Champoux Law Group PLLC
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Working with committee members, I was proud to lead a CREWNY team developing and executing “DIG This: A CREW Careers Program,” an amazing collaboration among
2021 Women in Professional Services: Harriet Karr-McDonald, The Doe Fund
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The Doe Fund closed two crucial, interlinked deals this year on Gates Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn via separate Dept. of Homeless Services contracts. For one, we
2021 Women in Professional Services: Matia Nikolovienis, Cohen & Perfetto LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We are most proud that as a firm, we all stayed healthy and were able to service all of our clients needs on every transaction. Although COVID presented major challenges in
2021 Women in Professional Services: Alison Luisi, RM Friedland
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This past year one of the things that I am most proud of is not business related but personally related. My
seven-year-old daughter was struggling with
2021 Women in Professional Services: Jillian Reiner, RM Friedland
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am responsible for closing the most transactions in 2020 from the RM Friedland team. 2021 is also
2021 Women in Professional Services: Katelin VanVoorhis, RM Friedland
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Business obviously slowed down dramatically in March 2020, but I finished the year with a strong Q4 and kept the positive momentum going into 2021.