Spotlights
2021 Ones to Watch: Joseph Corrado, Champion Elevator Corp.
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?We were recently awarded the modernization and maintenance contract of eight elevators at the Heritage Apartments managed by C+C Apartments in
2021 Ones to Watch: Rafael Vasquez, Marks Paneth LLP
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?One standout project for me: Marks Paneth assisted a client in getting their books ready to convert their income tax basis financial
2021 Ones to Watch: Kaylie Scheinman, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?I have spent the past six months working on several deals for the development and/or acquisition of warehouses across the U.S. to facilitate the
2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions
What led you to your current profession?I was raised at my father’s knee, fell in love with cars we auctioned as a teen, and rose through the ranks at Maltz Auctions, learning every
2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Foster, Cedar Communities
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?We recently completed a refinance of an asset that was appraised for roughly two times what we purchased it for just two years ago. Despite COVID, our
2021 Ones to Watch: Gregory Fortino, Metropolis Group, Inc.
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?We focus on the goal at hand. If there are obstacles, we look to one another for support and tap into each other’s experience for guidance on
2021 Ones to Watch: Danielle Grunwald, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
What led you to your current profession?Because so much of law school curriculum revolves around reading case law and legal writing, I took advantage of an opportunity to try something else and
2021 Ones to Watch: John Stellakis, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?Since about 2014, I have participated as an “Attorney of the Day” for Nassau Suffolk Law Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) in the
2021 Ones to Watch: Kevin Reim, Bohler
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?This past year, I am most proud of how Bohler transitioned all 700+ employees seamlessly to remote work. We were fully operational and helping clients navigate
2021 Ones to Watch: Desmond Tavernier, Mojo Stumer Associates
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?So, there’s two people that helped me to get me where I am today, one is Gerry Caliendo, who took a chance on an urban designer coming out of college looking for