Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Women in Professional Services: Judy Guarino, JPMorgan Chase, Commercial Mortgage Lending

2021 Women in Professional Services: Judy Guarino, JPMorgan Chase, Commercial Mortgage Lending

March 23, 2021
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
It is so much fun! Being able to understand and know what it takes to create the bricks and mortar of our great city is very enlightening. Being a part of the
2021 Women in Professional Services: Sushmita Roy, HAP Construction

2021 Women in Professional Services: Sushmita Roy, HAP Construction

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I have been most proud of my role as general counsel for HAP Construction, a construction management company responsible for several projects in
2021 Women in Professional Services: Alicia Iskhakova, JP Morgan Chase

2021 Women in Professional Services: Alicia Iskhakova, JP Morgan Chase

March 23, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
My philosophy as a leader is to operate as one team striving for a common goal. I am fortunate to have such a dedicated group of people to lead. I promote
2021 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group

2021 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group

March 23, 2021
Women have made significant progress in the last year towards equality in the workplace. How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
At Syska Hennessy we have a employee advocate group called SHAPE (Syska Hennessy Advocating for Professional Equality). This group helps with diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an employee run organization
2021 Women in Professional Services: Karen Rodgers, Vantage Point Capital, LLC

2021 Women in Professional Services: Karen Rodgers, Vantage Point Capital, LLC

March 23, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I think the most important element of motivation is to provide a constant uplifting “we can get through this together” demeanor. The changes we saw in
2021 Women in Professional Services: Mindy Stern, SSRGA

2021 Women in Professional Services: Mindy Stern, SSRGA

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Recently, I have assisted clients who inherited partnership interests in valuable real estate properties or large tracts of mostly undeveloped land navigate the complex, intertwined
2021 Women in Professional Services: Brenna Strype, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Brenna Strype, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I think everyone needs to be very proud of their adaptive nature after making it through 2020. No one foresaw the toll the pandemic would take not
2021 Women in Professional Services: Melissa Naeder, Cushman & Wakefield

2021 Women in Professional Services: Melissa Naeder, Cushman & Wakefield

March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
I believe it is crucial to attend, support and participate in industry trade organizations. They provide a vital role in helping to advance and promote our industry. In addition to my work with
2021 Women in Professional Services: Mary Mongioi, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Mary Mongioi, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of having been asked to represent a national veterinary consolidator, which has provided our firm a unique growth opportunity. Last year, we helped one
2021 Women in Professional Services: Amanda Gorozdi, Avison Young

2021 Women in Professional Services: Amanda Gorozdi, Avison Young

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’ve had the privilege of working with a developer in purchasing an office building that he will be converting to apartments and retail in
2021 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Mesh Lotito, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Lindsay Mesh Lotito, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
As primarily a banking attorney, most often, I am sitting on the side of the table representing the lender at a closing; many of which are real estate-based for collateral assets. I recently had the opportunity to represent a borrower in a $12 million asset-based term loan.
2021 Women in Professional Services: Erica Guillen, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

2021 Women in Professional Services: Erica Guillen, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
Staying informed of the latest industry insights as well as remaining compliant with our employment practices allowed us to create the