Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Forchelli, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Nicole Forchelli, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently resolved a property tax matter for a national department store chain relating to one of their Upstate New York properties. As property tax law differs depending on
2021 Women in Professional Services: Viviana Addo, VMCASA

2021 Women in Professional Services: Viviana Addo, VMCASA

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The rebrand of my consultancy VMCASA, and the launch of my podcast, Growing Cities. I am very pleased with the response and am proud to have under contract our first site for
2021 Women in Professional Services: Liz Pollack, Marx Realty

2021 Women in Professional Services: Liz Pollack, Marx Realty

March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
While my responsibilities in overseeing marketing for a super-regional shopping, dining and entertainment destination have always been to drive traffic, engagement, and
2021 Women in Professional Services: Nina McCann, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

2021 Women in Professional Services: Nina McCann, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

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?
A study of more than 1,700 companies worldwide showed that diversity increases the capacity for innovation by expanding the range of ideas and options, leading to better
2021 Women in Professional Services: Deana Wetzel, Marks Paneth LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Deana Wetzel, Marks Paneth LLP

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
2020 has been a challenging year to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new level of demand for consulting services. Many of my
2021 Women in Professional Services: Darya Shneyder, Marks Paneth LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Darya Shneyder, Marks Paneth LLP

March 23, 2021
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
A career in real estate is a terrific opportunity for women. The real estate industry is very big and there is room for everyone. Marks Paneth has a
2021 Women in Professional Services: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

2021 Women in Professional Services: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

March 23, 2021
What books or social media influencers would you recommend to other women?
I recommend these books: Late Bloomers, The Hidden Strengths of Learning and Succeeding at Your Own Pace by Rich Karlgaard; Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin…
2021 Women in Professional Services: Vivian Martinez, Marks Paneth LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Vivian Martinez, Marks Paneth LLP

March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
Our firm slogan at Marks Paneth is “Success is Personal,” which focuses on our longstanding tradition of valuing client relationships and
NYC will triumph over challenges and lead new industry trends for working environments and culture - by Laura Reddy

NYC will triumph over challenges and lead new industry trends for working environments and culture -...

February 16, 2021
NuZine is a Commercial Interior Design Firm located in Midtown Manhattan, focusing on 50,000 s/f and less for a broad base clientele. We design and manage
Focusing on what is in our control: Recovery - by Stacey Duncan

Focusing on what is in our control: Recovery - by Stacey Duncan

February 16, 2021
Each year our community steps back and takes stock of our economic health. As a leader in business development, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce issues the annual Greater Binghamton Economic Outlook Survey to dozens of local businesses in
Wild and crazy cap rates? - by John Rynne

Wild and crazy cap rates? - by John Rynne

February 16, 2021
>2020 was a wild and crazy time. We had and still have the COVID-19 issue which reportedly originated in Wuhan, China and quickly spread throughout the
Letting in some fresh air to combat the COVID-19 pandemic - by William Gati

Letting in some fresh air to combat the COVID-19 pandemic - by William Gati

February 16, 2021
Last Fall, I taught a course at NYIT, School of Architecture in Environmental Design. I dedicated one lecture to the impact of the mechanical systems on indoor air quality. I stated that recirculated, unfiltered air could