2021 Women in Professional Services: Sushmita Roy, HAP Construction

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I have been most proud of my role as general counsel for HAP Construction, a construction management company responsible for several projects in

2021 Women in Professional Services: Alicia Iskhakova, JP Morgan Chase

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
My philosophy as a leader is to operate as one team striving for a common goal. I am fortunate to have such a dedicated group of people to lead. I promote

2021 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group

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?
At Syska Hennessy we have a employee advocate group called SHAPE (Syska Hennessy Advocating for Professional Equality). This group helps with diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an employee run organization

2021 Women in Professional Services: Karen Rodgers, Vantage Point Capital, LLC

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I think the most important element of motivation is to provide a constant uplifting “we can get through this together” demeanor. The changes we saw in

2021 Women in Professional Services: Mindy Stern, SSRGA

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Recently, I have assisted clients who inherited partnership interests in valuable real estate properties or large tracts of mostly undeveloped land navigate the complex, intertwined

2021 Women in Professional Services: Brenna Strype, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I think everyone needs to be very proud of their adaptive nature after making it through 2020. No one foresaw the toll the pandemic would take not

2021 Women in Professional Services: Melissa Naeder, Cushman & Wakefield

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
I believe it is crucial to attend, support and participate in industry trade organizations. They provide a vital role in helping to advance and promote our industry. In addition to my work with

2021 Women in Professional Services: Mary Mongioi, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of having been asked to represent a national veterinary consolidator, which has provided our firm a unique growth opportunity. Last year, we helped one

2021 Women in Professional Services: Amanda Gorozdi, Avison Young

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’ve had the privilege of working with a developer in purchasing an office building that he will be converting to apartments and retail in

2021 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Mesh Lotito, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As primarily a banking attorney, most often, I am sitting on the side of the table representing the lender at a closing; many of which are real estate-based for collateral assets. I recently had the opportunity to represent a borrower in a $12 million asset-based term loan.