Spotlights

2019 Women in Real Estate: Julia Wachter, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

What recent project or transaction are you most proud of?
Most recently, I assisted our client CIM Group in structuring a large mixed-use condominium development in DUMBO at 85 Jay St. Upon completion, the project will comprise an entire city block with more than 700 residences, a

2019 Women in Real Estate: Kelly Gedinsky, SCG Retail

What is your favorite motivational quote?
“Never, Ever, Give Up” ~ Winston Churchill. In this current retail climate I find this quote to

2019 Women in Real Estate: Zahra Jafri, Lynx Mortgage Bank LLC

How do you hold your own in a negotiation? 
I listen and read other parties’ positions very carefully, I decide which positions I can agree to and which I can’t. My goal is to negotiate a “fair market agreement.”

2019 Women in Real Estate: Ali Rossland, Westbridge Realty Group

How do you hold your own in a negotiation?
Before entering a negotiation, I mentally have a line drawn that I know no matter what I am not crossing. During the negotiation, I do my best to stay as far away from that line as possible. I’ve also learned over the years

2019 Women in Real Estate: Michelle Abramov, Asset Commercial Realty Group LLC

What is your favorite motivational quote? 
“You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take.”

2019 Women in Real Estate: Adelaide Polsinelli, Compass

What is your favorite motivational quote?
“What your mind can conceive, you can achieve.”

2019 Women in Real Estate: Lisa Radetsky, Phillips Nizer LLP

What is your favorite motivational quote?
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it” ~ Amelia Earhart.  As an aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart pursued her dream in spite of the challenges she faced as a woman. Today, women who work in

2019 Women in Real Estate: Felice Shapiro, AmTrust Title Insurance Co.

How do you hold your own in a negotiation? 
The main way to be successful in a negotiation of any type is to be “prepared”. Knowing the facts gives you the power to come out on top. I am also a believer that it is not a sign of weakness to admit when you don’t know

2019 Women in Real Estate: Lisa Ferraro, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

How do you hold your own in a negotiation?
My perspective is that there are two parties interested in working together – my job is to help

2019 Women in Real Estate: Haleigh Novick-Eckhardt, B6 Real Estate Advisors

What is your favorite motivational quote?
“Act the way you’d like to be and soon you’ll be the way you act.” ~ Leonard Cohen. I have