Category: Spotlight Content

2020 Ones to Watch: Nathalia Bernardo, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

2020 Ones to Watch: Nathalia Bernardo, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

August 18, 2020
What led you to your current profession? 
I took a business law course in college and loved it. When I got to my first law firm, I was a corporate attorney, but I was brought into a number of
2020 Ones to Watch: Leslie Berkoff, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

2020 Ones to Watch: Leslie Berkoff, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Around 20 years ago I was fortunate to be retained by several large commercial real estate owners/operators in the Brooklyn area to act as debtors’ counsel in a
2020 Ones to Watch: William Bonesso, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2020 Ones to Watch: William Bonesso, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The expansion of the two Simon Malls on Long Island. At the Roosevelt Field Mall, I oversaw the creation of a new district by the Town of Hempstead for
2020 Ones to Watch: Brian Sahn, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2020 Ones to Watch: Brian Sahn, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
My initial project at FDT was to work on the disposition of an old moth-balled WWII defense contractor facility for the purpose of preparing the property for eventual sale. The project encompassed hundreds of acres of
August Spotlight: Ones to Watch

August Spotlight: Ones to Watch

August 18, 2020
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal has published its monthly spotlight, "Ones to Watch," focusing on
2020 Ones to Watch: Justin Rostoff, Klein Slowik PLLC

2020 Ones to Watch: Justin Rostoff, Klein Slowik PLLC

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
Counseling local development corporations on implementing opportunity zone incentives into redevelopment agenda.
2020 Ones to Watch: Michael Cardillo, Compass Commercial Real Estate

2020 Ones to Watch: Michael Cardillo, Compass Commercial Real Estate

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The East New York portfolio. This portfolio consisted of 13 non-contiguous development sites and was marketed during the middle of the first of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) rezoning in
2020 Ones to Watch: Nancy Marinas, Janover LLC

2020 Ones to Watch: Nancy Marinas, Janover LLC

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
My personal and professional “game-changer” occurred upon the passing of my father. This “game-changer” happened at the same time that I was building my
2020 Ones to Watch: Eduard Suleymanov, Marks Paneth LLP

2020 Ones to Watch: Eduard Suleymanov, Marks Paneth LLP

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The “game-changers” for me have been the partners and staff in Marks Paneth with whom I have worked for more than a decade. The partners have been
2020 Ones to Watch: Elliot Horowitz, H Equities

2020 Ones to Watch: Elliot Horowitz, H Equities

August 18, 2020
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
I have been a tuition assistance committee member for a Brooklyn Yeshivah for 21 years helping parents navigate the challenges of paying ever
2020 Ones to Watch: Jacob Lewis, Skyline Properties

2020 Ones to Watch: Jacob Lewis, Skyline Properties

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
This past year, we were dealing with a multi-generational family trust who had substantial tax implications if they were to outright fee simple sale so we structed a ground lease, which still represents a great solution for owners who have protected a
2020 Ones to Watch: Ryan Severino, JLL

2020 Ones to Watch: Ryan Severino, JLL

August 18, 2020
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
In addition to working at JLL, I have been an adjunct professor here in New York for the last 11 years. In the fall, I will also begin