Spotlights
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders:
Louis Grassi, CPA, CFE, Grassi
Recent goal and impact: A recent goal Grassi achieved was implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a strategic move that distinguishes our firm amid growing private equity investments in the accounting industry.
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders:
Joseph Packard, Esq., Schroder & Strom, LLP
Recent goal and impact: I led our recent office move and expansion — from sourcing and negotiating the lease, to collaborating with architects and designers on layout, finishes, and furniture. I also coordinated logistics with movers and IT specialists to complete the move in just two days
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders:
Alex Lipsky, Lipsky Construction
Recent goal and impact: When my brother and I took over the firm four years ago, repeat customers and referral based clients only made up 10% of our annual revenue. Under the leadership of the 3rd-generation of Lipsky Construction,
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders:
Marianna Shafir, Esq., Avenue Law Firm
Recent goal and impact: Our firm recently expanded our real estate law services to New Jersey, significantly increasing our transaction volume in areas outside NYC, including Westchester, Long Island, and the Hamptons. This strategic expansion has enabled us
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders:
Christy Reuter, Blank Rome LLP
Recent goal and impact: Christy Reuter is an outstanding candidate for the “Ones to Watch: Industry Leaders” award due to her remarkable achievements and extensive leadership within the hospitality sector. As the chair of the hospitality practice
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Matthew Halal, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Recent goal and impact: I recently expanded my practice to include representing buyers and sellers in connection with commercial loan repurchase facilities. This practice area complements my real estate finance practice and has opened up opportunities with new clients that are seeking to engage firms
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Michael Shkreli, Winick Realty Group
Recent goal and impact: One of our primary goals is to expand our work with institutional landlords, which we’ve done by strengthening relationships with some of the country’s most influential landlords, such as Related, SL Green, and CIM Group; we represent over 120,000 s/f of prime retail space for these clients.
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Alexander Bogod, Broadway Realty
Recent goal and impact: We recently rented a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,078 s/f residence on the Upper East Side. This luxury property required a targeted marketing strategy and a deep understanding of the high-end rental market. Successfully closing the deal strengthened our relationship with the owner, who has since referred new clients.
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Anthony Pili, Orange Bank & Trust Company
Recent goal and impact: I assisted Orange Bank in becoming a technological and innovation leader amongst the real estate and property management verticals in the Hudson Valley and the Bronx markets. As a result, our clients save time and money and can focus on growing their business rather
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Deborah Smith, The CenterCap Group
Recent goal and impact: Under Deborah’s leadership, CCG transformed its scope of services to grow its private placement business. Recognizing the need for a more targeted, sophisticated investor outreach strategy, Deborah led a complete overhaul of the firm’s investor coverage. This disciplined, data-driven approach has expanded access to key LP segments. By combining strategic insight with operational excellence,