Spotlights

2021 Ones to Watch: Amanda Grannis, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently conducted a deposition of a witness who was very aggressive and uncooperative. Nonetheless, I maintained my composure for the

2021 Ones to Watch: Jesse Iadanza, Prime X Settlement Services LLC

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
The important part of keeping everyone motivated is being able to find the common interests among team members. As each team member comes to the table with different experiences and

2021 Ones to Watch: Scott Small, The Fuoco Group

What led you to your current profession?
Well to be honest, accounting found me, not the other way around! I was pre-med at Syracuse and failed organic chemistry, so that was it for me, and my mother’s dreams of a doctor in

2021 Ones to Watch: Sharvil Patel, Shawmut Design and Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We recently won a project with a local private college. During the debrief with the client and the architect, after the award and on separate calls, they

2021 Ones to Watch: Jacqueline Bostel, Goodwin Procter LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Being in the middle of two large development deals when the pandemic hit presented significant challenges. One was a complex development deal that our

2021 Ones to Watch: Carolyn Sebba, Elegran

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am proud to have joined the Elegran team during a time that brought unprecedented upheaval and uncertainty to our industry. While most firms were

2021 Ones to Watch: Jackson Lovegrove, Jafri Capital, LLC

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Our ECM team arranged LP equity for a value-add multifamily transaction in the Bronx. The sponsor purchased the asset and invested capex through

2021 Ones to Watch: Christine Barshtak, Finaly General Contracting Corp.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I think obtaining our Woman-Owned Business Enterprise status in NYC was a big accomplishment for Finaly and for myself personally.

2021 Ones to Watch: Stefano Braganti, HAP Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The Maverick at 215-225 West 28th St. comprising two 20-story buildings totaling

2021 Ones to Watch: Sara Ianniciello, Whitehall Interiors

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
Motivation is best inspired and maintained when the team has a stake in the work they are dedicating their time and energy to. Assuming that