Spotlights
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Two accomplishments to note: Recently appointed chairperson for The Business Council of Westchester’s StarPower Program where I work directly with senior staff to collaborate, recruit, and welcome2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Austin Provost, Robinson & Cole LLP
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Robinson+Cole is outside counsel to a multinational corporation handling their real estate portfolio throughout North America. In that role, I handled the day-to-day interactions with the company’s real estate team, negotiating various real estate transactions. I worked on over one hundred locations throughout North America2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Aakash Badjatya, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers RLLP
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently fixed a leaking basement for an owner in the city. The building was old and its basement would occasionally flood on rainy days. The project team decided to install a large precast sump pit and a network of internal subsurface drainage lines to collect the water and pump it outside.2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Ida Phair, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Number of years at firm: 4 One thing on my bucket list: To go on safari. When I am not working, I am: Playing tennis or traveling with my husband and two children. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2020, I was the lead associate representing Edward J. Minskoff Equities
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Travis Selesky, Grassi Advisors & Accountants
Number of years at firm: 2.5 One thing on my bucket list: Travel to Australia When I am not working, I am: Spending time outdoors either hiking with my wife or golfing with friends.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Derek Kirma, Arbor Realty Trust
Number of years at firm: 3 One thing on my bucket list: Owning a home in Hawaii When I am not working, I am: running, watching football, or playing with my son. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Recently, I worked together with the owner of an apartment complex in California on a refinance cash-out with Green Financing.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Robert Bebey, CM&B
Number of years at firm: 3 years One thing on my bucket list: Travel to every continent When I am not working, I am: Fishing and boating What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of completing the final phases of Whole Foods Market Union Square.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Patrick Balling, Emtec Consulting Engineers
Number of years at firm: 7 One thing on my bucket list: To visit all 50 states or backpack through Europe. When I am not working, I am: Playing golf, snowboarding, renovating my house, or spending quality time with my wife and family.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Laura Yang, DBI Projects
Number of years at firm: 4 When I am not working, I am: Spending time with my family, playing tennis, and travelling. One thing on my bucket list: I would love to travel with my family to Taiwan, which is the home country of my husband.
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Yuliya Viola, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
Number of years at firm: 5.5 One thing on my bucket list: Visit France, Italy, and Dubai. When I am not working, I am: enjoying spending time with my family and my kids and playing tennis. I also love playing piano.