Spotlights

2020 Ones to Watch: David Scotto, RM Friedland

What do you like most about your job? 
It’s got to be the day to day hustle, interacting with different people and the opportunity to add value. Every day is unique because

2020 Ones to Watch: Graham Christensen, Douglaston Development

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
My hiring by Douglaston Development in 2016 coincided with the commencement of the rezoning process for 601 West 29th St. (ULURP). I have since been

2020 Ones to Watch: Atanu Bhattacharjee, Greiner-Maltz

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The project which was a “game-changer” in the advancement of my career was working on behalf of BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle company, in the

2020 Ones to Watch: Alex Bernstein, Bernstein Real Estate

What project in your career are you most proud of?
I had this idea about ten years ago to introduce a sustainable way of living to the city. I wanted to develop a Passive House. A building that is

2020 Ones to Watch: Rachel Shaw, Pryor Cashman LLP

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
Representing a large commercial landlord/developer in the termination and/or surrender of each of the commercial leases in

2020 Ones to Watch: David Wilkes, Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The merger of our tax certiorari law firm to create Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP, one of the largest tax certiorari firms in

2020 Ones to Watch: Alison Luisi, RM Friedland

What led you to your current profession? 
I began my professional career as trader at a major investment bank on an international equity desk. I enjoyed being one of the few female

2020 Ones to Watch: Roxane Mosleh, Roxane Mosleh & Associates

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
A luxury residential property located on Meridian Ave. in Miami Beach which involved a complete demolition, redesign and new construction. I served as the

2020 Ones to Watch: Bryan Mohler, Pryor Cashman LLP

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
Without a doubt, my first trial. The trial lasted nine weeks, and while grueling, was exhilarating and revelatory. One of the

2020 Ones to Watch: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Municipal Green Tech Integration Application