Spotlights

Eli Yusupov, Alpha Realty Investment Sales

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? This is a tough one since I work alongside a great mentor like my boss Lev Mavashev, But I think the accolade goes to my father. He came to this

Jais Kwon, FXCollaborative Architects

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Playing a big part in the design of our own office in Brooklyn is what I consider my biggest recent achievement. Our team created a truly sustainable

Michael Mulia, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My firm recently handled a challenging mixed-use development transaction where we helped our client successfully navigate its way through several

Nicholas Alexiades, Bohler

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of my team’s accomplishments with Corporate Commons Three, a highly visible, eight-story class A office development. As a

Anazette Ray, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The most recent project I am most proud of is the article I authored which provided guidance to design and construction firms which have been doing business

Tyler Fox, JM2 Architecture, PC

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? As an architect, I have the unique opportunity to design and create spaces for our community. Whether it’s a growing family moving to the suburbs, or

James Ricca, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My colleague, Lindsay Mesh Lotito, and I negotiated and closed a $40.275 million first mortgage acquisition loan, with subordinate mezzanine financing, on

Jennifer Djurkovic, Djurkovic Investment Properties

What led you to your current profession? I started my career at The Real Deal magazine. I was one of their top sales executives and coordinated some of their big events. That was where

Elease Corcoran Stewart, Pyramid Brokerage Company

What led you to your current profession? While finishing my bachelor’s degree eleven years ago, I already had some diverse marketing experience under my belt. I have worked for large and

Michael Webb, Farrell Fritz, P.C.

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? In addition to being a member of my firm’s pro bono committee, I serve on the Long Island Advisory Board of Pro Bono Partnership, with the aim of