Ben Normatov, Alpha Realty

What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
The most challenging part of working during the pandemic was maintaining a humane demeanor. During a time when literal death is a threat; shifting a

Daniel Berman, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
What is most notable to me about 2020 is how lopsided the effects have been on different market segments. In some ways, the pandemic has

David Goldwasser, FIA Capital Partners, LLC

What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
I have worked from home on and off for many years. What was different this time, is that my family was home with me. It was very tough.

Mike Cleaver, Emerald Creek Capital

What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
I really enjoyed figuring it out and developing a new routine. This year we’ve met with clients, attended conferences, gone to happy hours, caught up with

Nathalia Bernardo, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
One of the most challenging parts of working from home was fighting the monotony. Like most people, I was accustomed to commuting, spending

Jessica Richer, Hanna Commercial Real Estate

What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
The silver lining of working during the pandemic was finding ways to be creative and thinking out of the box. All the usual rules of

Jennifer Ogden, Avison Young

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
I was proud to be part of the Avison Young team that REBNY honored with its Edward S. Gordon Memorial Award as one NYC’s Most

Andrew Zankel, Core Title Services

What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
When the pandemic hit, the initial hurdle was moving an entire staff to a remote/work from home setting. With all the moving parts that

Jordan Cohn, SCG Retail

What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
Finding, negotiating and purchasing a motor home in June of this year. There was a run on these things, impossible to buy new, the

Alan Hartstein, Berkshire Hathaway Laffey International

What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
During these uncertain times life has offered to each of us many opportunities and disappointments. Health, Family, Work all are commingled and are