Spotlights

2023 Women in CRE: Jenny Zhan, The Bromley Companies

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Real estate is a people business. No matter a company’s size, a career-nourishing environment should cultivate diversity in talents

2023 Women in CRE: Michelle Bernstein, Miter Construction

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I take great pride in founding Miter Construction in 2014, a small yet formidable woman-owned firm specializing in general contracting and construction management. Miter

2023 Women in CRE: Kara Rakowski, Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? First, choosing a firm with a solid reputation is critical. Second, flexibility in the work environment is important to growth.

2023 Women in CRE: Erica Cohen, Anchin

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was recently promoted to Partner at Anchin. As a new Partner and a leader in the Real Estate Group, I am looking forward to utilizing my industry expertise to grow the

2023 Women in CRE: Joanna Rotonde Manfro, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I revived a deal that fell apart at my previous company when I switched firms. Despite the extended timeline and various challenges, I persevered for over six years

2023 Women in CRE: Robin Dolch, Hundred Stories PR

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud mentoring some fantastic young people who started out as “new” to this industry but in short order, three months only, have gotten quite

2023 Women in CRE: Renee Swetz, Skanska USA Building

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I think it is very easy to say that I am proud of a recent project completion or the repeat business that comes from it, but it’s all the result of creating a team dynamic that is greater than the sum

2023 Women in CRE: Lena Dau-Ping Fan, Kostow Greenwood Architects

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? My ten-year progression, from junior designer to principal and equity owner, is testament to the importance of joining a firm that has a healthy relationship, that

2023 Women in CRE: Katie Buhl, Unispace

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? During the pandemic, I led the design of an experiential office for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which won a 2022 Better Future NY Design Award in

2023 Women in CRE: Jessica Furgiuele, Schwartz, Sladkus, Reich, Greenberg & Atlas LLP

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Closed on a simultaneous bulk sale and acquisition (brought in new equity partner) of eight multifamily buildings in Bedstuy, N.Y.