Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Ones to Watch: Sharvil Patel, Shawmut Design and Construction

2021 Ones to Watch: Sharvil Patel, Shawmut Design and Construction

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently won a project with a local private college. During the debrief with the client and the architect, after the award and on separate calls, they
2021 Ones to Watch: Jacqueline Bostel, Goodwin Procter LLP

2021 Ones to Watch: Jacqueline Bostel, Goodwin Procter LLP

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Being in the middle of two large development deals when the pandemic hit presented significant challenges. One was a complex development deal that our
2021 Ones to Watch: Carolyn Sebba, Elegran

2021 Ones to Watch: Carolyn Sebba, Elegran

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud to have joined the Elegran team during a time that brought unprecedented upheaval and uncertainty to our industry. While most firms were
2021 Ones to Watch: Jackson Lovegrove, Jafri Capital, LLC

2021 Ones to Watch: Jackson Lovegrove, Jafri Capital, LLC

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our ECM team arranged LP equity for a value-add multifamily transaction in the Bronx. The sponsor purchased the asset and invested capex through
2021 Ones to Watch: Christine Barshtak, Finaly General Contracting Corp.

2021 Ones to Watch: Christine Barshtak, Finaly General Contracting Corp.

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I think obtaining our Woman-Owned Business Enterprise status in NYC was a big accomplishment for Finaly and for myself personally.
2021 Ones to Watch: Stefano Braganti, HAP Construction

2021 Ones to Watch: Stefano Braganti, HAP Construction

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The Maverick at 215-225 West 28th St. comprising two 20-story buildings totaling
2021 Ones to Watch: Sara Ianniciello, Whitehall Interiors

2021 Ones to Watch: Sara Ianniciello, Whitehall Interiors

April 20, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles? Motivation is best inspired and maintained when the team has a stake in the work they are dedicating their time and energy to. Assuming that
2021 Women in Professional Services: Megan Elgard, The Falcon Group

2021 Women in Professional Services: Megan Elgard, The Falcon Group

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My biggest accomplishment over the last year was stepping into the role of the director of business development. I have been working very hard towards this
2021 Women in Professional Services: Cynthia Thomas, Garfunkel Wild, P.C.

2021 Women in Professional Services: Cynthia Thomas, Garfunkel Wild, P.C.

March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In past years I would have noted the closing of my largest and most complicated transactions, with the most challenging legal issues, as the accomplishment I
New York Real Estate Journal presents 2021 Women in Professional Services

New York Real Estate Journal presents 2021 Women in Professional Services

March 23, 2021
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal published its annual Women in Professional Services Spotlight. The March 23rd edition shares insight into today's real estate industry from a woman's point of view
2021 Women in Professional Services: Wendy Valentino, Prager Metis

2021 Women in Professional Services: Wendy Valentino, Prager Metis

March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm? My number one goal is to ensure that my team is fully trained and kept up-to-date on new pronouncements, reporting requirements, and tax planning strategies. Staff development and training is
2021 Women in Professional Services: Esta Algava-Czik, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP

2021 Women in Professional Services: Esta Algava-Czik, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP

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? Women who have flexibility overwhelmingly thrive in the workplace. By advocating for this flexibility within my department and firm, and allowing it on my team, we have