Spotlights
2022 Women in Professional Services: Jodi Warren, Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Helping clients maximize real estate and using their space/funds to further their missions and help their communities. Two highlights: Negotiating a long-term lease for a Manhattan church, securing additional space and funds2022 Women in Professional Services: Elizabeth Brown, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I was promoted to of counsel less than four years after joining Rosenberg & Estis as an associate. As this is a rank that can evade attorneys for years, I am very proud and gratified that my hard work and commitment to developing positive client relationships was recognized.2022 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group
In the last 12 months, what ONE award were you most proud to receive? I received an award from the Women’s Builders Council for my work and contributions to my firm and team. The award is given to women in the industry who display commitment to increasing diversity and the role of women in the construction and professional services industries.2022 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Samaroo, BEB Capital
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I was recently promoted to accounting director in 2022. This was an incredibly great honor to me because I’ve been at BEB Capital since 2002. I started in the accounts payable and receivable department and have grown with the firm over the past 20 years.2022 Women in Professional Services: Maysa Vahidi, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Joining the executive team of Arbor Realty, Trust, Inc. (Arbor) as EVP, general counsel. As general counsel, I oversee Arbor’s corporate legal matters. Arbor is a nationwide real estate investment trustThe New York Real Estate Journal's
2022 Women in Professional Services Spotlight
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...2022 Industry Leaders: Matthew Isaacs, Radiator Labs
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:There are many areas of the work that I do with Radiator Labs that I’m proud of but none more so than decarbonizing 2,000 NYCHA apartments and providing room-level heating
2022 Industry Leaders: Steven Charno, Douglaston Development
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:Against all obstacles, including COVID, a difficult rezoning process and countless other hurdles, Douglaston Development recently announced the launch of leasing at
2022 Industry Leaders: Grant Greenspan, Kaufman Organization
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:One of my top career highlights is the acquisition of 100 Fifth Ave. in 2010. I worked to reposition this building and within a two-year time frame was able to sell the
2022 Industry Leaders: Mark Fogel, ACRES Capital
What was the most difficult experience you have encountered as a leader?During the pandemic, we made the decision to take over the management of Exantas, a publicly traded REIT. Conducting due diligence of a $2 billion in assets while