Spotlights
2020 Ones to Watch: William Bonesso, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?The expansion of the two Simon Malls on Long Island. At the Roosevelt Field Mall, I oversaw the creation of a new district by the Town of Hempstead for
2020 Ones to Watch: Brian Sahn, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?My initial project at FDT was to work on the disposition of an old moth-balled WWII defense contractor facility for the purpose of preparing the property for eventual sale. The project encompassed hundreds of acres of
August Spotlight: Ones to Watch

2020 Ones to Watch: Justin Rostoff, Klein Slowik PLLC
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?Counseling local development corporations on implementing opportunity zone incentives into redevelopment agenda.
2020 Ones to Watch: Michael Cardillo, Compass Commercial Real Estate
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?The East New York portfolio. This portfolio consisted of 13 non-contiguous development sites and was marketed during the middle of the first of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) rezoning in
2020 Ones to Watch: Nancy Marinas, Janover LLC
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?My personal and professional “game-changer” occurred upon the passing of my father. This “game-changer” happened at the same time that I was building my
2020 Ones to Watch: Eduard Suleymanov, Marks Paneth LLP
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?The “game-changers” for me have been the partners and staff in Marks Paneth with whom I have worked for more than a decade. The partners have been
2020 Ones to Watch: Elliot Horowitz, H Equities
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?I have been a tuition assistance committee member for a Brooklyn Yeshivah for 21 years helping parents navigate the challenges of paying ever
2020 Ones to Watch: Jacob Lewis, Skyline Properties
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?This past year, we were dealing with a multi-generational family trust who had substantial tax implications if they were to outright fee simple sale so we structed a ground lease, which still represents a great solution for owners who have protected a
2020 Ones to Watch: Ryan Severino, JLL
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?In addition to working at JLL, I have been an adjunct professor here in New York for the last 11 years. In the fall, I will also begin