In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Despite all of the challenges that retail and the office markets faced in 2020 due to the interruption of life in general due to the pandemic, I’m most proud of
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Aside from being a working mother of a newborn and toddler during a pandemic, I am most proud of being a co-chair on the Suffolk County Bar Association Tax Certiorari & Condemnation committee and the newly formed Women in Tax Certiorari & Condemnation subcommittee. The subcommittee was
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?
The best way to advocate for other women is to include them in your projects, promote their skills and resources and support their endeavors in the
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Over the past year, the way in which real estate tax appeals are filed has changed remarkably. What was previously a very paperwork intense process is now
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I worked on the financing of a $973 million construction loan for the redevelopment of a 1.3 million s/f office building. We closed on that transaction in
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
Real estate can offer a dynamic life-long career. It sounds so basic, but we all need a roof over our heads, a place to conduct business, and places to congregate for food and recreation (in a post-COVID world). Hence, real estate is here to stay. The industry will always have
How have you adapted and changed in the last 12 months?
I’ve learned to carve out time to be more present, in particular when it comes to “me time.” While working remote I found it challenging to
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?
Diversity of voices, mentorship and sponsorship of up and coming attorney talent is a hallmark of my practice. As such, I sit on the Governing Committee for
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
To adjust and be empathetic to the change in our transactional environment. Our job is to bring parties together including clients, third-party inspectors,
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
Commercial real estate is much more dynamic and exciting than a typical 9-5 job. Not only is it constantly evolving, but you can watch something grow and
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
Over the past year, we have invested heavily in our digital platform and online presence. With the introduction of our mobile loan tracking app, and the implementation of
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am proud LERA has won many fantastic projects in NY and worldwide. Our market sector experience is very balanced from healthcare to cultural to