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2021 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Lala, RM Friedland
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?
Throughout my career I have had the
2021 Women in Professional Services: Millie Becker, RM Friedland
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
In the past year I am very proud of how the RM Friedland Team quickly adapted to the “new normal” and continued to transact business. Leadership and staff made
2021 Women in Professional Services: Mia Abdou, RM Friedland
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Despite all of the challenges that retail and the office markets faced in 2020 due to the interruption of life in general due to the pandemic, I’m most proud of
2021 Women in Professional Services: Kimberly Zar Bloorian, KLOUD Real Estate Marketing
March 23, 2021
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
Commercial real estate is much more dynamic and exciting than a typical 9-5 job. Not only is it constantly evolving, but you can watch something grow and
2021 Women in Professional Services: Carrie Villani, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am proud LERA has won many fantastic projects in NY and worldwide. Our market sector experience is very balanced from healthcare to cultural to
2021 Women in Professional Services: Sushmita Roy, HAP Construction
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I have been most proud of my role as general counsel for HAP Construction, a construction management company responsible for several projects in
2021 Women in Professional Services: Karen Rodgers, Vantage Point Capital, LLC
March 23, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I think the most important element of motivation is to provide a constant uplifting “we can get through this together” demeanor. The changes we saw in
2021 Women in Professional Services: Brenna Strype, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I think everyone needs to be very proud of their adaptive nature after making it through 2020. No one foresaw the toll the pandemic would take not
2021 Women in Professional Services: Mary Mongioi, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of having been asked to represent a national veterinary consolidator, which has provided our firm a unique growth opportunity. Last year, we helped one
2021 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Mesh Lotito, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As primarily a banking attorney, most often, I am sitting on the side of the table representing the lender at a closing; many of which are real estate-based for collateral assets. I recently had the opportunity to represent a borrower in a $12 million asset-based term loan.
2021 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Forchelli, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently resolved a property tax matter for a national department store chain relating to one of their Upstate New York properties. As property tax law differs depending on
2021 Women in Professional Services: Viviana Addo, VMCASA
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The rebrand of my consultancy VMCASA, and the launch of my podcast, Growing Cities. I am very pleased with the response and am proud to have under contract our first site for
2021 Women in Professional Services: Nina McCann, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
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?
A study of more than 1,700 companies worldwide showed that diversity increases the capacity for innovation by expanding the range of ideas and options, leading to better
2021 Women in Professional Services: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction
March 23, 2021
What books or social media influencers would you recommend to other women?
I recommend these books: Late Bloomers, The Hidden Strengths of Learning and Succeeding at Your Own Pace by Rich Karlgaard; Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin…
2021 Women in Professional Services: Megan Elgard, The Falcon Group
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
My biggest accomplishment over the last year was stepping into the role of the director of business development. I have been working very hard towards this
2021 Women in Professional Services: Wendy Valentino, Prager Metis
March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
My number one goal is to ensure that my team is fully trained and kept up-to-date on new pronouncements, reporting requirements, and tax planning strategies. Staff development and training is
2021 Women in Professional Services: Esta Algava-Czik, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
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?
Women who have flexibility overwhelmingly thrive in the workplace. By advocating for this flexibility within my department and firm, and allowing it on my team, we have
2021 Women in Professional Services: Lisa Radetsky, Phillips Nizer LLP
March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
I am a member of the firm’s COVID Task Force, which has developed protocols and policies for working remotely and limited visits to the office on
2021 Women in Professional Services: Nina Roket, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
From the onset of and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have tirelessly guided and counseled existing and new clients on the evolving business and legal issues impacting the real estate industry. Acting as both business advisor and lawyer, I have taken a lead in the industry,
2021 Women in Professional Services: Elsa Ben Shimon, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I led a team of attorneys on a very complex, high-profile $1.5 billion year-end sale of a large mixed-use project for one of our largest clients. The deal had to be completed on