Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Women in Professional Services: Beth Zafonte, Akerman LLP

2022 Women in Professional Services: Beth Zafonte, Akerman LLP

October 25, 2022
What advice would you give the next generation of women in your industry? I have two pieces of advice. First, show up in person. The commercial real estate industry is fueled by relationships. While a hybrid work environment may be convenient, it cannot replace face to face interaction and the connections and learning that occurs when you are with your team in person.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Matia Nikolovienis, Cohen & Perfetto LLP

2022 Women in Professional Services: Matia Nikolovienis, Cohen & Perfetto LLP

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? With fluctuating interest rates, the last 12 months have presented major challenges...
2022 Women in Professional Services: Ilana Schwartz, OMG - Online Marketing Group

2022 Women in Professional Services: Ilana Schwartz, OMG - Online Marketing Group

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Helping my clients fill vacancies no matter where the property was located or how challenging the market was. I was able to maximize client’s media spend by working harder and thinking outside of the box.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Nandini Sengupta, Urbahn Architects

2022 Women in Professional Services: Nandini Sengupta, Urbahn Architects

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Two of my ongoing projects for MTA/NYCT subway stations in Manhattan are particularly rewarding: the $75 million Grand Central Subway Station’s mezzanine improvements and escalator replacements
2022 Women in Professional Services: Maria D’Angelo, B6 Real Estate Advisors

2022 Women in Professional Services: Maria D’Angelo, B6 Real Estate Advisors

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Professional fulfillment has been the biggest highlight of my year. Having the opportunity to lead The Johnston Team and play a meaningful part in the overall success of B6 Real Estate Advisors
2022 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Church, Great Ink Communications

2022 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Church, Great Ink Communications

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? It’s always exciting to work with journalists from all facets of media to help tell our clients’ stories.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Myrna Cadet-Osse, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2022 Women in Professional Services: Myrna Cadet-Osse, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Being part of the union between Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.C. and Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP has been my career highlight. Many of our clients have real estate needs that intersect
2022 Women in Professional Services: Risë Rosen, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2022 Women in Professional Services: Risë Rosen, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? The greatest highlight has been the merging of Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.C. (KML) with Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (FDT). I am excited to be part of what is now an unparalleled powerhouse in the field of tax certiorari. Both firms come together with
2022 Women in Professional Services: Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, LDC Strategies

2022 Women in Professional Services: Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, LDC Strategies

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I was fortunate to have many highlights this past 12 months. The first becoming a #1 International Best Selling Author of WOMEN WHO DREAM; and second, the success of my clients.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Forchelli, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2022 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Forchelli, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I recently resolved a property tax matter for a national drug store chain relating to a bundle of properties in Upstate New York. Because property tax law differs depending on what part of the state you are in, I had to really be creative in employing different methodologies
2022 Women in Professional Services: Heather Milazzo, Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC

2022 Women in Professional Services: Heather Milazzo, Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Unlike traditional real estate salespersons, I work with clients in financial distress (largely through court proceedings) which creates a strict timeline to transact.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Carol Rizzo, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2022 Women in Professional Services: Carol Rizzo, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I obtained millions of dollars in real property tax refunds/savings for a wide variety of commercial and residential taxpayers in NY. Recently, my firm of 27 years,