2021 Women in Professional Services: Mia Abdou, RM Friedland

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: Jacquelyn Mascetti, Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Aside from being a working mother of a newborn and toddler during a pandemic, I am most proud of being a co-chair on the Suffolk County Bar Association Tax Certiorari & Condemnation committee and the newly formed Women in Tax Certiorari & Condemnation subcommittee. The subcommittee was

2021 Women in Professional Services: Elisabetta Coschignano, Sahn Ward PLLC

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?
The best way to advocate for other women is to include them in your projects, promote their skills and resources and support their endeavors in the

2021 Women in Professional Services: Jennifer Hower, Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Over the past year, the way in which real estate tax appeals are filed has changed remarkably. What was previously a very paperwork intense process is now

2021 Women in Professional Services: Natalya Robles, JPMorgan Chase

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I worked on the financing of a $973 million construction loan for the redevelopment of a 1.3 million s/f office building. We closed on that transaction in

2021 Women in Professional Services: Shallini Mehra, Meridian Investment Sales

Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
Real estate can offer a dynamic life-long career. It sounds so basic, but we all need a roof over our heads, a place to conduct business, and places to congregate for food and recreation (in a post-COVID world). Hence, real estate is here to stay. The industry will always have

2021 Women in Professional Services: Brooke Richartz, JPMorgan Chase, Multifamily Lending

How have you adapted and changed in the last 12 months?
I’ve learned to carve out time to be more present, in particular when it comes to “me time.” While working remote I found it challenging to

2021 Women in Professional Services: Karol Robinson, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

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?
Diversity of voices, mentorship and sponsorship of up and coming attorney talent is a hallmark of my practice. As such, I sit on the Governing Committee for

2021 Women in Professional Services: Janet Bortz, The Kislak Company, Inc.

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
To adjust and be empathetic to the change in our transactional environment. Our job is to bring parties together including clients, third-party inspectors,

2021 Women in Professional Services: Kimberly Zar Bloorian, KLOUD Real Estate Marketing

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