Spotlights

2022 Women in Professional Services: Caitlin McDonough, Conway Farrell Curtin Kelly P.C.

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I coordinated the closing of an approximately $18 million loan involving sixteen mortgages across properties located in four states and we closed within seventeen days of loan approval.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Tammy Huang, Montroy Andersen DeMarco

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I am currently working on an interesting upgrade of approximately 60 terraces at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. Design revisions at this prominent historical complex required the Landmarks Preservation

2022 Women in Professional Services: Christine Chipurnoi, USI Insurance Services

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? In April 2022, selected by JPI Companies to be their insurance broker. Since founding, JPI has acquired and developed over 350 projects in more than 140 cities covering 27 states and Canada

2022 Women in Professional Services: Beth Zafonte, Akerman LLP

What advice would you give the next generation of women in your industry? I have two pieces of advice. First, show up in person. The commercial real estate industry is fueled by relationships. While a hybrid work environment may be convenient, it cannot replace face to face interaction and the connections and learning that occurs when you are with your team in person.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Matia Nikolovienis, Cohen & Perfetto LLP

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? With fluctuating interest rates, the last 12 months have presented major challenges...

2022 Women in Professional Services: Ilana Schwartz, OMG - Online Marketing Group

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Helping my clients fill vacancies no matter where the property was located or how challenging the market was. I was able to maximize client’s media spend by working harder and thinking outside of the box.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Nandini Sengupta, Urbahn Architects

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Two of my ongoing projects for MTA/NYCT subway stations in Manhattan are particularly rewarding: the $75 million Grand Central Subway Station’s mezzanine improvements and escalator replacements

2022 Women in Professional Services: Maria D’Angelo, B6 Real Estate Advisors

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Professional fulfillment has been the biggest highlight of my year. Having the opportunity to lead The Johnston Team and play a meaningful part in the overall success of B6 Real Estate Advisors

2022 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Church, Great Ink Communications

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? It’s always exciting to work with journalists from all facets of media to help tell our clients’ stories.

2022 Women in Professional Services: Myrna Cadet-Osse, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Being part of the union between Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.C. and Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP has been my career highlight. Many of our clients have real estate needs that intersect