Spotlights
2021 Women in Professional Services: Erica Guillen, Outsource Consultants, Inc.
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?Staying informed of the latest industry insights as well as remaining compliant with our employment practices allowed us to create the
2021 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Forchelli, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?I recently resolved a property tax matter for a national department store chain relating to one of their Upstate New York properties. As property tax law differs depending on
2021 Women in Professional Services: Viviana Addo, VMCASA
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?The rebrand of my consultancy VMCASA, and the launch of my podcast, Growing Cities. I am very pleased with the response and am proud to have under contract our first site for
2021 Women in Professional Services: Liz Pollack, Marx Realty
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?While my responsibilities in overseeing marketing for a super-regional shopping, dining and entertainment destination have always been to drive traffic, engagement, and
2021 Women in Professional Services: Nina McCann, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
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?A study of more than 1,700 companies worldwide showed that diversity increases the capacity for innovation by expanding the range of ideas and options, leading to better
2021 Women in Professional Services: Deana Wetzel, Marks Paneth LLP
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?2020 has been a challenging year to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new level of demand for consulting services. Many of my
2021 Women in Professional Services: Darya Shneyder, Marks Paneth LLP
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?A career in real estate is a terrific opportunity for women. The real estate industry is very big and there is room for everyone. Marks Paneth has a
2021 Women in Professional Services: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction
What books or social media influencers would you recommend to other women?I recommend these books: Late Bloomers, The Hidden Strengths of Learning and Succeeding at Your Own Pace by Rich Karlgaard; Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin…
2021 Women in Professional Services: Vivian Martinez, Marks Paneth LLP
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?Our firm slogan at Marks Paneth is “Success is Personal,” which focuses on our longstanding tradition of valuing client relationships and