Category: Spotlight Content

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Vorvolakos, Ariel Property Advisors

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Vorvolakos, Ariel Property Advisors

May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the course of my career, I’ve been involved in the valuation of over $1.5 billion in properties, participated in the sale of over 40 transactions valued at over $360 million and have an additional $20 million
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Alexis Majano, Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Alexis Majano, Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC

May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 19 and served for five years in the reserves while completing my undergraduate degree, maintaining stable employment, and subsequently completing law school at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Once I joined Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz,
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gianni Sbarro, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gianni Sbarro, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

May 16, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Assisted a large academic medical center in obtaining approvals from the town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning and Appeals in connection with their proposed plan to convert an existing commercial retail building in Manhasset
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

May 16, 2023
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 welcome
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Austin Provost, Robinson & Cole LLP

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Austin Provost, Robinson & Cole LLP

May 16, 2023
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 America
2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Aakash Badjatya, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers RLLP

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Aakash Badjatya, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers RLLP

May 16, 2023
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

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Ida Phair, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

May 16, 2023

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

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Travis Selesky, Grassi Advisors & Accountants

May 16, 2023

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

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Derek Kirma, Arbor Realty Trust

May 16, 2023

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

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Robert Bebey, CM&B

May 16, 2023

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

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Patrick Balling, Emtec Consulting Engineers

May 16, 2023

Number of years at firm: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

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Laura Yang, DBI Projects

May 16, 2023

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.