2023 Women in CRE: Christine Chipurnoi, USI Insurance Services

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past twelve months, I have closed over $2 million dollars in new business revenue. The majority of these transactions involved complex insurance and risk management issues where a strategic, trusted adviser was needed. The transactions involved properties all over the United States and with the support of my team, I was able to provide integrated client-centered account management and risk management solutions

2023 Women in CRE: Holly Gladstone, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m especially proud of my move to Herrick in 2022 and the continued growth of my practice because of that change. Change can be hard, but it has enabled me to evolve professionally and build on the strength of Herrick’s established real estate finance practice while we continue to grow the commercial finance practice.

2023 Women in CRE: Mia Abdou, RM Friedland

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was recently approached by a landlord with two medical spaces in two different locations that had been vacant for months. One was a fully built-out medical facility, and the other a vanilla shell. The landlord, who also does brokerage, was having a very hard time leasing these locations because of many factors.

2023 Women in CRE: Leslie Donato, Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? In my year at REBNY, I have been able to lead industry-defining events including the Retail Deal of the Year and Sales Deal of the Year, as well as facilitate regular networking events and committee meetings that are vital to connecting thousands of commercial brokers.

2023 Women in CRE: Margarette Lee, Youngwoo & Associates, LLC

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? In my 38 years as a real estate developer with over 50 properties developed, I think the most recently finished radio tower stands out to me as one of my proudest. Nothing like this was built in over 50 years in the area but we had the vision to make a catalyst project serving 2.5 million Latinos in New York City alone.

2023 Women in CRE: Mia Schipani. Houlihan Lawrence Commercial

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The 80,000 s/f retail anchor store in the Stamford Town Center which I just closed and repurposed as the largest indoor pickleball venue in the U.S. (27 courts). What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? The sales, marketing support and opportunities to team with others for mentorship and guidance.

2023 Women in CRE: Lisa Radetsky, Phillips Nizer LLP

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Representation of a client in the diligence and negotiation to acquire a non-performing mezzanine loan and the subsequent restructuring of such mezzanine loan in connection with new construction loan mortgage financing.

2023 Women in CRE: Sara Wurzer, Buckingham Properties

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of the skillset I have developed thus far and my career growth here at Buckingham Properties. I started in 2019 as a property manager, worked my way to an assistant director position, and most recently was promoted again to a director level role.

2023 Women in CRE: Erika Banach, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? My role requires that I focus on creating effective strategies to generate revenue for the firm. I am responsible for executing these strategies, measuring the impact, and adapting as required. I am most proud of identifying synergies between financing, investment sales, and loan sale professionals and implementing actions to maximize cross collaboration that directly generates value for our clients.

2023 Women in CRE: Nicole Daniggelis, Ariel Property Advisors

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The recent sale of a corner mixed-use building at 65 Woodhull St. in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Despite uncertainty as a result of rising rates and legislative headwinds, by running a streamlined process we were able to create a competitive bidding process, ultimately receiving over 10 offers and transacting at a sale price equating to an in-place 4.3% cap rate.