Stephen O'Connell 2010

Name: Stephen O'Connell Title: Partner Company: Hartman & Craven, LLP Location: 488 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. Birthplace and date: New York City, April 15, 1958 Family: Wife, Ruth; children: Rebecca, Isabelle and Ethan College: State University of New York at Oneonta and New York Law School, magna cum laude First job outside of real estate: Bartender First job in real estate or allied field: Sale of beachfront cooperatives in Montauk, N.Y. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Real estate partner and managing partner of Hartman & Craven, LLP, a law firm with a focus on real estate that dates back to 1921. Planning to continue to build upon the firm platform to ensure continued success for our clients. Hobbies: Tennis, skiing Favorite book: "Into the Wild" Favorite movie: "The Godfather II" Person you admire most (outside of family): Barack Obama Key to success: Hard work, perseverance, investment in people and career If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Ski ambassador

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