NOTE: THE REAL ESTATE WEEKLY WOMEN’S FORUM IS OPEN TO BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.
Each year, Real Estate Weekly has highlighted women in real estate through a special issue of its weekly publication. In 2012, this issue comes to life in a real-world event, bringing the best and the brightest together in person.
Morning Keynote:
Leslie Himmel, Managing Partner, Himmel + Meringoff Properties
A Managing Partner of Himmel + Meringoff Properties since 1985, Leslie has been recognized as the highest ranking female landlord in New York’s commercial real estate marketplace. Together with partner Stephen Meringoff, they control and own a commercial property portfolio comprised of over two million square feet and valued at more than $500 million. Focused on the acquisition, disposition and financing of buildings that are suited for renovation and strategic re-positioning, Ms. Himmel’s expertise is in creating legal, tax and financial structures and in negotiating complicated transactions expeditiously. Ms. Himmel will present the Forum’s morning address.
Afternoon Keynote:
MaryAnne Gilmartin, EVP, Forest City Ratner
MaryAnne Gilmartin is in charge of Forest City’s Commercial & Residential Development in New York. Throughout her 17 years at Forest City, Ms. Gilmartin has played a key role in the creation of civic public/private development projects in the city. Ms. Gilmartin oversees the company’s most visible and prestigious projects: The Barclays Center — the future home of the NBA Nets franchise — the feature component of the 8 million square foot Frank Gehry-master plan for the Atlantic Yards redevelopment project. Ms. Gilmartin also manages the MetroTech office portfolio in Brooklyn, which consists of 6.7 million square feet of Class A office space.
Join Real Estate Weekly and real estate’s top women in finance, construction, investment, government, and management. Over 300 are expected on February 15, 2012 at the McGraw-Hill Conference Center in midtown Manhattan.
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About this Conference:
Real Estate Weekly is excited to turn the spotlight on female industry leaders at this event, for a day of discussion and networking. Come create new connections, find mentors, offer your experience, share and learn about career and business opportunities in each of the key sectors of the real estate industry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.
Confirmed Speakers, thus far:
- Brooke Barrett, Co-Chief Executive, Denihan Hospitality Group
- Karen Bellantoni, Executive Vice President, RKF
- Aine Brazil, Vice Chairman, Thornton Tomasetti
- Deirdre Carson, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, Retail Leasing and Sales Division, Prudential Douglas Elliman
- Roxanne Donovan, President, Great Ink
- Noreen Doyle, Executive Vice President, Hudson River Park Trust
- Abigail Elbaum, Principal, Ogden CAP Properties, LLC
- Jacqueline Finkelstein, Senior Vice President, HFZ Capital Group
- MaryAnne Gilmartin, Executive Vice President, Forest City Ratner
- Jane Gol, President, Continental Ventures Realty
- Patricia Goldstein, President, Emigrant Realty Finance, Vice Chairman, Emigrant Bank
- Laurie Golub, Managing Director, General Counsel, Africa Israel USA
- Greta Guggenheim, President, Ladder Capital
- Raizy Haas, Senior Vice President, Extell Development
- Elizabeth Heider, Senior Vice President, Skanska; Chair, US Green Building Council
- Leslie Himmel, Managing Partner, Himmel + Meringoff Properties
- Helen Hwang, Executive Vice President, Cushman & Wakefield
- Marilyn Kane, President, Iridium Capital
- Suri Kasirer, President, Kasirer Consulting
- Patricia Lancaster, Clinical Professor, NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, Former Commissioner, NYC Department of Buildings
- Shari Linnick, Vice President, Trepp
- Marisa Manley, President, Healthcare Real Estate Advisors; President, Commercial Tenant Real Estate Representation
- Michele Medaglia, President & CEO, ACC Construction
- Lisa Pendergast, Managing Director, Jeffries & Co.
- Angela Pinsky, Senior Vice President – Government Affairs, Real Estate Board of New York
- Robin Rains, Managing Director – Asset Management, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Advisors
- Suzanne Rosnowski, Partner, Quinn & Co.
- Wendy Rowden, Managing Director, Jonathan Rose Companies
- Barbara van Beuren, Managing Partner, Anbau Enterprises
- Elise Wagner, Partner, Land Use Department, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
- Laura Walker, Senior Vice President, Citibank
- Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York
The Agenda:
The conference will address the key sectors of real estate as well as issues of leadership and career development.
- How I Did It: Industry Leaders On Mentorship, Professional Development & Success
- Finance, Investment & Asset Management: She Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules
- The Power Players: Infrastructure, Government, & Public Policy
- Anatomy of a Deal: The Women Driving Today’s Deals
- The Creators: Construction, Design, & New Development
- Women Who Rule: Founders & CEOs Round Table
- Additional sessions to be announced
Please check back or subscribe to our mailing list for updates to the program.
Networking Opportunities:
Registration includes pre-conference breakfast and networking, networking breaks, lunch, and post-event reception. Exchange ideas and explore future collaboration opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your business and learn from your peers.
Also, meet our exhibitors who not only make the event possible, but bring valuable products and services to you to improve your multifamily business, including energy management, accounting, legal, and marketing services.
Details:
Real Estate Weekly Women’s Forum
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue:
McGraw-Hill Conference Center
1221 Avenue of the Americas (49th & 6th)
New York City
Registration Information:
Advance: $199 (Until February 10)
Full Rate: $249
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Accommodations:
There is a reduced rate room block for participants at Stay Hotel.
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Transportation & Parking:
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Conference Advisory Board:
- Sarah Berman, President, The Berman Group
- Jennifer Carey, President, JLC Environmental Consultants, Inc.
- Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, Retail Leasing and Sales Division, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Roxanne Donovan, President, Great Ink
- Shari Linnick, Vice President, Trepp
- Suzanne Rosnowski, Partner, Quinn & Co.
Speaking & Sponsorship Opportunities:
Speaking and sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available for this event. Contact us for details:
GreenPearl Events
36 East 23rd Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(646) 862-6136
events@greenpearl.com
National Breast Cancer Foundation
REW Women’s Forum supports the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. A portion of every registration will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Additional donations can be made at the time of registration. Donors will receive a special name badge at the event showing their support.



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