Spotlights

2020 Ones to Watch: Eliot Goldschmidt, Meridian Retail Leasing

What led you to your current profession?
I was born and raised in New York. I remember the ever-changing landscape of the city as I was growing up and was always fascinated by the continuously evolving real estate industry. Keeping up with retail and

2020 Ones to Watch: Jason Morgan, Morgan Properties

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
I helped spearhead our recent, months-long acquisition of Morgan Communities, a complex portfolio transaction that resulted in Morgan Properties acquiring nearly 95 apartment communities encompassing

2020 Ones to Watch: Meghan Allen, CBRE

What led you to your current profession?
About six years ago, I started off my career in CBRE’s Wheel Program, a highly selective 15-month rotational program designed to

2020 Ones to Watch: Krista Patterson, Robinson+Cole

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
When I was a junior associate, I represented an influential off-Broadway theater in the acquisition of a three-theater condominium in a

2020 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

What do you like most about your job?
I know I am one of the fortunate ones who truly loves their career. Being born into the business, I suppose it could have gone either way.

2020 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

What do you like most about your job?
I know I am one of the fortunate ones who truly loves their career. Being born into the business, I suppose it could have gone either way.

2020 Ones to Watch: Daniel Shirazi, Skyline Properties

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The sale of 516-530 West 25th St. was a game changer because this was the largest transaction Skyline Properties sold

2020 Ones to Watch: Megan Vallerie, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Pro bono representations are an important way that I give back to the community. Recently, I led a team which closed a very complex real estate

2020 Ones to Watch: Chuck Merritt, Merritt Environmental

What do you like most about your job?  
The opportunity to assist clients with their environmental challenges. As more and more industrial/manufacturing areas are transformed into

2020 Ones to Watch: Eleanor Boehm, Montroy Andersen DeMarco

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
My firm recently entrusted me with leading the entire design and project management effort for my largest office build-out to