2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Michelle Lala, RM Friedland

Number of years at firm: 5 One thing on my bucket list: To travel to Italy with my entire family! When I am not working, I am: I am working out on the Peloton or hanging out with friends and family.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Alberd Misku, Collado Engineering, DPC

Number of years at firm: 9 One thing on my bucket list: To see a rocket launch in person. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud to have worked on many projects that have tested my abilities as an engineer and required me to alter my approach out of the standard norm.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: David Frattaroli, Cushman & Wakefield

Number of years at firm: 1 One thing on my bucket list: Travel through Europe What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have been most proud of my efforts, in conjunction with our industrial team, to help market Venture One’s

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Ryan Korzekwinski, Cushman & Wakefield

Number of years at firm: 1 One thing on my bucket list: Go to the Masters When I am not working, I am: playing golf and spending time with my family. I also love to go to concerts and discover new bands and music.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Sean McLoughlin, McAlpine Contracting

Number of years at firm: 1 One thing on my bucket list: To visit all of the Greek Islands. When I am not working, I am: Spending every minute with my 9-month old daughter.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Sam Martorella, Ripco Real Estate

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I developed and have begun implementing Panera Breads market strategy for their new urban concept. This includes identifying markets and submarkets throughout New York City, Manhattan. There are many phases of this process that I have been fortunate enough to work on and have enjoyed.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Asihene, SAB Capital

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My most recent transaction that I’m particularly proud of was the execution of a 1031 exchange for a client into a Hooters site in Columbia, SC, which was significant to me due to the market conditions we were operating in. At a time when rates were high and changing daily, we were able to take advantage of a great spot

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Vorvolakos, Ariel Property Advisors

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the course of my career, I’ve been involved in the valuation of over $1.5 billion in properties, participated in the sale of over 40 transactions valued at over $360 million and have an additional $20 million

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Alexis Majano, Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 19 and served for five years in the reserves while completing my undergraduate degree, maintaining stable employment, and subsequently completing law school at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Once I joined Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz,

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gianni Sbarro, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Assisted a large academic medical center in obtaining approvals from the town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning and Appeals in connection with their proposed plan to convert an existing commercial retail building in Manhasset