2021 Women in Professional Services: Brenna Strype, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I think everyone needs to be very proud of their adaptive nature after making it through 2020. No one foresaw the toll the pandemic would take not

2021 Women in Professional Services: Melissa Naeder, Cushman & Wakefield

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
I believe it is crucial to attend, support and participate in industry trade organizations. They provide a vital role in helping to advance and promote our industry. In addition to my work with

2021 Women in Professional Services: Mary Mongioi, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of having been asked to represent a national veterinary consolidator, which has provided our firm a unique growth opportunity. Last year, we helped one

2021 Women in Professional Services: Amanda Gorozdi, Avison Young

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’ve had the privilege of working with a developer in purchasing an office building that he will be converting to apartments and retail in

2021 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Mesh Lotito, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As primarily a banking attorney, most often, I am sitting on the side of the table representing the lender at a closing; many of which are real estate-based for collateral assets. I recently had the opportunity to represent a borrower in a $12 million asset-based term loan.

2021 Women in Professional Services: Erica Guillen, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
Staying informed of the latest industry insights as well as remaining compliant with our employment practices allowed us to create the

2021 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Forchelli, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently resolved a property tax matter for a national department store chain relating to one of their Upstate New York properties. As property tax law differs depending on

2021 Women in Professional Services: Viviana Addo, VMCASA

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The rebrand of my consultancy VMCASA, and the launch of my podcast, Growing Cities. I am very pleased with the response and am proud to have under contract our first site for

2021 Women in Professional Services: Liz Pollack, Marx Realty

What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
While my responsibilities in overseeing marketing for a super-regional shopping, dining and entertainment destination have always been to drive traffic, engagement, and

2021 Women in Professional Services: Nina McCann, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Women have made significant progress in the last year towards equality in the workplace. How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
A study of more than 1,700 companies worldwide showed that diversity increases the capacity for innovation by expanding the range of ideas and options, leading to better