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,

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Linda Scainetti, Designworks LPS, LLC

Recent goal and impact:  Designworks LPS, LLC has been in business since 2001 and has mainly provided services to landlords and real estate brokers creating building plans, space plans for new tenants and construction drawings.  My goal was to add services to the tenants and business owners providing design services to include branding,

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Kat Lau, Stuf

Recent goal and impact: At the end of 2024, we launched three new locations — Park Slope, Long Island City, and Bethesda — all in the same month. This milestone pushed Stuf past 30 locations nationwide. More importantly, it marked a turning point in our operational maturity.

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Robert Ikes III, R.A., LEED AP, CDT, NYSCEO, NCIDQ, H2M architects + engineers

Recent goal and impact:  As NYC office director, I aim to raise the bar for excellence. I’m proud to foster a culture of collaboration and align our vision with industry trends. I focus on key performance indicators and work with my team to assess internal operations