Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Ones to Watch: Pericles Stavridis, The Falcon Group

2021 Ones to Watch: Pericles Stavridis, The Falcon Group

April 20, 2021
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
I have been lucky enough to have more than one mentor, and they have all helped shape me; from how I interact with clients, colleagues, or peers, how to plan
2021 Ones to Watch: Judy Lynn Simoncic, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Judy Lynn Simoncic, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As the first woman named partner in the firm, I know that it takes hard work and perseverance to break the glass ceiling. As a woman in the legal profession, and
2021 Ones to Watch: Wendi Shafran, FXCollaborative

2021 Ones to Watch: Wendi Shafran, FXCollaborative

April 20, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
When juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines, it can be easy to get caught up in the challenges of the day-to-day details and to
2021 Ones to Watch: Aakash Badjatya, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers RLLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Aakash Badjatya, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers RLLP

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I enjoy working on many civic projects at LERA with PANYNJ, SUNY, DSNY, CUNY and DASNY. These projects improve the infrastructure of the city and
2021 Ones to Watch: Jessica Stanton, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Jessica Stanton, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’m very proud and excited that in the midst of the pandemic I was part of the Olshan team that represented real estate developer David Edelstein in a
2021 Ones to Watch: Jennifer Gebbie, Farrell Fritz, P.C.

2021 Ones to Watch: Jennifer Gebbie, Farrell Fritz, P.C.

April 20, 2021
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
After time in Big Law, I was questioning whether I wanted to continue practicing in a law firm setting. Then I was connected by my alma mater with the
2021 Ones to Watch: Sean Leyden, Garfunkel Wild, P.C.

2021 Ones to Watch: Sean Leyden, Garfunkel Wild, P.C.

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
During the late spring of 2020, I represented a healthcare system in the acquisition of an adjacent former educational facility on Long Island. The deal was
2021 Ones to Watch: Stacey Duncan, The Agency BCIDA/LDC

2021 Ones to Watch: Stacey Duncan, The Agency BCIDA/LDC

April 20, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I was recently named the head of an informal merger called the
2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

2021 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
A. I’m definitely most proud of my team pivoting to an online auction platform during the pandemic, allowing us to not only maintain our business but to actually grow it an additional
2021 Ones to Watch: Anthony DelValle, Marks Paneth LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Anthony DelValle, Marks Paneth LLP

April 20, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
This past year has presented many challenges, including working in a remote environment. I have always believed that maintaining a positive attitude and
2021 Ones to Watch: Kevin Barry, Marks Paneth LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Kevin Barry, Marks Paneth LLP

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Recently I worked on a tax basis audit which included a very complicated 704(b) transaction that dealt with basis of property contributed by one of the
2021 Ones to Watch: Greg Melanson, B6 Real Estate Advisors

2021 Ones to Watch: Greg Melanson, B6 Real Estate Advisors

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I had the distinct pleasure of representing Bristol Associates exclusively in the sale of 224 Brighton Beach Ave., an incredibly well located nine-unit retail