2021 Ones to Watch: Kaylie Scheinman, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I have spent the past six months working on several deals for the development and/or acquisition of warehouses across the U.S. to facilitate the

2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

What led you to your current profession?
I was raised at my father’s knee, fell in love with cars we auctioned as a teen, and rose through the ranks at Maltz Auctions, learning every

2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Foster, Cedar Communities

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We recently completed a refinance of an asset that was appraised for roughly two times what we purchased it for just two years ago. Despite COVID, our

2021 Ones to Watch: Gregory Fortino, Metropolis Group, Inc.

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
We focus on the goal at hand. If there are obstacles, we look to one another for support and tap into each other’s experience for guidance on

2021 Ones to Watch: Danielle Grunwald, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

What led you to your current profession?
Because so much of law school curriculum revolves around reading case law and legal writing, I took advantage of an opportunity to try something else and

2021 Ones to Watch: John Stellakis, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Since about 2014, I have participated as an “Attorney of the Day” for Nassau Suffolk Law Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) in the

2021 Ones to Watch: Kevin Reim, Bohler

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This past year, I am most proud of how Bohler transitioned all 700+ employees seamlessly to remote work. We were fully operational and helping clients navigate

2021 Ones to Watch: Desmond Tavernier, Mojo Stumer Associates

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
So, there’s two people that helped me to get me where I am today, one is Gerry Caliendo, who took a chance on an urban designer coming out of college looking for

2021 Ones to Watch: Cara Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Commercial real estate is inherently tied to the community. We represent developers and property owners on Long Island who are working to support the

2021 Ones to Watch: Nikita Pustovoit, ACC Space

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As an office/medical leasing specialist at my brokerage, it has been a unique year for my clients and I, as COVID-19 changed the way business