Category: Spotlight Content

James Famularo, Meridian Retail Leasing

James Famularo, Meridian Retail Leasing

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic? We always remained optimistic that New York City would turn around quickly as it always has in the past. Finding people as optimistic as we were about
Sean Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

Sean Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic? The most challenging part of working during the pandemic was coordinating with others. However, I will always be grateful for the effort of
Michael Rossi, Elegran

Michael Rossi, Elegran

December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most? While I missed the energy and family-style culture of our offices as well as seeing our staff and agents in-person every day, I loved being able to
2020 Year in Review: Thomas Kearns, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

2020 Year in Review: Thomas Kearns, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020? Becoming an expert on representing ground lessors through hotel ground lease defaults. It required a deep knowledge of each set of complex legal documents and
Eric Meer, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Eric Meer, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic? In the early days of the pandemic, I needed to focus on my family’s safety and well-being while also being available and
Andrew Natter, Collaborative Group

Andrew Natter, Collaborative Group

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic? I have learned that when an unprecedented, unforeseen event that impacts all areas of business and life occurs, all deals are
Dimitri Mortsakis, IREON, CRS Corporate Relocation Systems, Inc.

Dimitri Mortsakis, IREON, CRS Corporate Relocation Systems, Inc.

December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020? We have worked on several large relocation and installation projects this year, including moving almost 2,000 employees for a firm from six different NYC locations to
Joseph Aquino, JAACRES

Joseph Aquino, JAACRES

December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most? Working from home has been a new awakening. A real estate broker has to re-start the engines every day. You’re in the market and
Jeffrey Keitelman, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

Jeffrey Keitelman, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most? As the pandemic spread and we all quarantined, it ushered in a new normal—but it wasn’t really all that “new.” It was a
James Ricca, Esq., Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

James Ricca, Esq., Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020? Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP served as counsel to an institutional lender who provided $54 million in combined mortgage loans for
Leslie Cook, KBE-NY, LLC

Leslie Cook, KBE-NY, LLC

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic? Working during the pandemic was very challenging. Our company was able execute a plan to keep everyone on payroll and not
Ira Zlotowitz, Eastern Union

Ira Zlotowitz, Eastern Union

December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020? In May, Eastern Union took bold action designed to help reinvigorate a market increasingly hobbled by the COVID-19 pandemic. We launched a financing unit called