2021 Ones to Watch: Gregory Fortino, Metropolis Group, Inc.

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
We focus on the goal at hand. If there are obstacles, we look to one another for support and tap into each other’s experience for guidance on

2021 Ones to Watch: Danielle Grunwald, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

What led you to your current profession?
Because so much of law school curriculum revolves around reading case law and legal writing, I took advantage of an opportunity to try something else and

2021 Ones to Watch: John Stellakis, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Since about 2014, I have participated as an “Attorney of the Day” for Nassau Suffolk Law Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) in the

2021 Ones to Watch: Kevin Reim, Bohler

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This past year, I am most proud of how Bohler transitioned all 700+ employees seamlessly to remote work. We were fully operational and helping clients navigate

2021 Ones to Watch: Desmond Tavernier, Mojo Stumer Associates

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
So, there’s two people that helped me to get me where I am today, one is Gerry Caliendo, who took a chance on an urban designer coming out of college looking for

2021 Ones to Watch: Cara Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Commercial real estate is inherently tied to the community. We represent developers and property owners on Long Island who are working to support the

2021 Ones to Watch: Nikita Pustovoit, ACC Space

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As an office/medical leasing specialist at my brokerage, it has been a unique year for my clients and I, as COVID-19 changed the way business

2021 Ones to Watch: Harshul Ganjawala, SAB Capital

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
To start, I’m proud of our team’s ability to adapt to the volatility of this market while continuously gaining national recognition as

2021 Ones to Watch: Thomas Yeh, Montroy DeMarco Architecture

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
There are several recent projects I am particularly proud of, including the redevelopment of 30 Broad St. in Manhattan’s Financial District.

2021 Ones to Watch: John Egnatios-Beene, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of our work for Madison Realty Capital (MRC) in connection with the rezoning and redevelopment of 69-02 Queens Blvd. in Woodside.