To supplement my experience and knowledge, and contribute to the wider real estate community, I participate in several organizations. I encourage younger attorneys not just to join bar associations, but to get actively involved.

What challenges did you face or had to overcome in your career path and what was the lesson learned? The fascinating nature of real estate has always required flexibility to adapt to constant changes wrought by economic and other forces. But the changes and obstacles created by COVID, for the world at large, and locally, are unprecedented. Nearly all projects, business plans and day-to-day operations have been complicated by the stresses created by the pandemic. Overcoming this has required enormous endurance and patience, and above all, it has required that we stay calm and resolute. Remaining focused on accomplishing clients' goals has helped me move through this difficult period and feel like I have contributed to the well-being of my clients, and the survival of the city I grew up in, and love dearly.

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