2021 Women in Professional Services: Sophia Arzoumanidis, Quatela Chimeri PLLC

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
Juggling urgent matters on top of daily tasks, deadlines and client meetings can make anyone overwhelmed. Having a sympathetic understanding, I always try to

2021 Women in Professional Services: Anuska Amparo, AmTrust Title

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
With 2020 being a very challenging year for many in our industry, I was able to pivot quickly, and transition to a virtual platform to engage, spotlight and stay connected with

2021 Women in Professional Services: Roksolana Krasovitskaya, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I appeared in front of the Appellate Division, First Department for the first time and argued the reasons why the Supreme Court’s decision should be affirmed in a

2021 Women in Professional Services: Susan Kahaner, Avison Young

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I was on the Avison Young team that received REBNY’s prestigious Edward S. Gordon Memorial Award for the transaction, “The Trinity of Sales.” Avison Young named

2021 Women in Professional Services: Jennifer Zourigui, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, 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?
I believe a big part of advocating for

2021 Women in Professional Services: Catherine Barnum, SVN | Realty Performance Advisors

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This year we opened two new offices, in Buffalo and Syracuse. Now, SVN Realty Performance Advisors Commercial Brokerage Franchise serves all of Western NY. We also

2021 Women in Professional Services: Jillian Mariutti, JLL

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I keep my team motivated by fully embodying positive thinking. When negative obstacles come my way, I always think, why is this happening for me, not to me.

2021 Women in Professional Services: Sandra Pendrick, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

How have you adapted and changed in the last 12 months?
The last 12 months has taught me that we can accomplish anything, anywhere despite the obstacles we are faced with. I have tried to remain open-minded and flexible. I have

2021 Women in Professional Services: Barbara Champoux, Champoux Law Group PLLC

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Working with committee members, I was proud to lead a CREWNY team developing and executing “DIG This: A CREW Careers Program,” an amazing collaboration among

2021 Women in Professional Services: Harriet Karr-McDonald, The Doe Fund

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The Doe Fund closed two crucial, interlinked deals this year on Gates Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn via separate Dept. of Homeless Services contracts. For one, we