Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Ones to Watch: Joseph Corrado, Champion Elevator Corp.

2021 Ones to Watch: Joseph Corrado, Champion Elevator Corp.

September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We were recently awarded the modernization and maintenance contract of eight elevators at the Heritage Apartments managed by C+C Apartments in
2021 Ones to Watch: Rafael Vasquez, Marks Paneth LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Rafael Vasquez, Marks Paneth LLP

September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
One standout project for me: Marks Paneth assisted a client in getting their books ready to convert their income tax basis financial
2021 Ones to Watch: Kaylie Scheinman, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Kaylie Scheinman, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I have spent the past six months working on several deals for the development and/or acquisition of warehouses across the U.S. to facilitate the
2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

September 21, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
I was raised at my father’s knee, fell in love with cars we auctioned as a teen, and rose through the ranks at Maltz Auctions, learning every
2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Foster, Cedar Communities

2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Foster, Cedar Communities

September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We recently completed a refinance of an asset that was appraised for roughly two times what we purchased it for just two years ago. Despite COVID, our
2021 Ones to Watch: Gregory Fortino, Metropolis Group, Inc.

2021 Ones to Watch: Gregory Fortino, Metropolis Group, Inc.

September 21, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
We focus on the goal at hand. If there are obstacles, we look to one another for support and tap into each other’s experience for guidance on
2021 Ones to Watch: Danielle Grunwald, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Danielle Grunwald, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

September 21, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
Because so much of law school curriculum revolves around reading case law and legal writing, I took advantage of an opportunity to try something else and
2021 Ones to Watch: John Stellakis, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: John Stellakis, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

September 21, 2021
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Since about 2014, I have participated as an “Attorney of the Day” for Nassau Suffolk Law Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) in the
2021 Ones to Watch: Kevin Reim, Bohler

2021 Ones to Watch: Kevin Reim, Bohler

September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This past year, I am most proud of how Bohler transitioned all 700+ employees seamlessly to remote work. We were fully operational and helping clients navigate
2021 Ones to Watch: Desmond Tavernier, Mojo Stumer Associates

2021 Ones to Watch: Desmond Tavernier, Mojo Stumer Associates

September 21, 2021
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
So, there’s two people that helped me to get me where I am today, one is Gerry Caliendo, who took a chance on an urban designer coming out of college looking for
2021 Ones to Watch: Cara Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

2021 Ones to Watch: Cara Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

September 21, 2021
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Commercial real estate is inherently tied to the community. We represent developers and property owners on Long Island who are working to support the
2021 Ones to Watch: Nikita Pustovoit, ACC Space

2021 Ones to Watch: Nikita Pustovoit, ACC Space

September 21, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As an office/medical leasing specialist at my brokerage, it has been a unique year for my clients and I, as COVID-19 changed the way business