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Executive of the Month: Belinda Schwartz of Herrick, Feinstein LLP
“Being nice is not inconsistent with being strong”

Belinda Schwartz was named executive chair of Herrick, Feinstein LLP in March 2023 and has also been a member of the firm’s executive committee since 2017. With female leaders accounting for approximately 10% of Am Law 200 chairs and managing partners, Belinda has become

ABS signs two fashion tenants at 210 Eleventh Ave. - 6,699 s/f

Manhattan, NY Newly rebranded as The Chelsea Arts Center, ABS Partners Real Estate has signed leases with two high-fashion tenants at 210 Eleventh Ave., according to Gregg Schenker, president and co-managing partner in ABS. The ABS brokers were Audrey Novoa,

Newmark hires Gendel as ExcessSpace executive managing director and head of new business

Manhattan, NY Newmark said Jason Gendel has joined ExcessSpace, a Newmark company, as executive managing director and head of new business. In his role, Gendel will identify strategic partnerships, collaborations and opportunities to lead growth and expansion opportunities for the business

Gerla, Cope, Rizzo and Dudelzak of CBRE lease 37,031 s/f at 14 Wall St.

Manhattan, NY CBRE completed a 37,031 s/f office lease renewal at 14 Wall St. in the Financial District. Regus, one of the world’s largest providers of flexible workspace solutions, will continue to occupy the entire 20th floor of the office tower.

Battista receives 2023 Houlihan Lawrence Humanitarian Award

Rye Brook, NY In recognition of her dedication to raising awareness and fundraising for breast cancer research, Liz Battista was awarded the 2023 Houlihan Lawrence Humanitarian Award.

Greystone launches preferred equity platform

Manhattan, NY Greystone launched a preferred equity and joint venture advisory and production group, to be led by Matthew Zisler, senior managing director. The equity platform is intended to provide subordinate financing and help meet borrowers’ changing

Scullin of Katz & Assocs. leases 39,225 s/f to PGA Tour Superstore

Commack, NY PGA Tour Superstore has opened at Mayfair Shopping Center. The new 39,225 s/f superstore features a selection of golf and tennis apparel and equipment.

Gural-Senders and Richer of GFP broker seven leases at 230 Fifth

Manhattan, NY GFP Real Estate, LLC negotiated seven new long-term lease transactions totaling 11,294 s/f at the Flatiron District’s 230 Fifth Ave., also known as The New York MarketCenter building. The specialty showroom building is the New York hub

Rudin names Gatzoulis as vice president, head of sustainability

Manhattan, NY Hrisa Gatzoulis has joined Rudin as its first ever head of sustainability. Gatzoulis brings more than 20 years of experience as a sustainability leader to her newly created position at Rudin, which consolidates the firm

Romer Debbas elevates Tadros Awad, Modafferi and Szczesny as partners

Manhattan, NY Romer Debbas, LLP, said that Sarah Tadros Awad, Kacey Modafferi, and Steven Szczesny have been named partners in the firm, exemplifying the firm’s prioritization of championing female leadership in the industry, as well as their continued