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2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

October 15, 2026 The Bath Club, 5937 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33140
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Russell Galbut 2 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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russell galbut

Co-Founder & Managing Principal, Crescent Heights

Founder & Chairman, GFO

David Martin 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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david martin

CEO

Terra

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David Martin

CEO, Terra

As the CEO of Miami-based development firm Terra, David Martin has cultivated a portfolio spanning more than eightnmillion square feet of residential and commercial real estate,npositioning Terra as a transformative force in shaping SouthnFlorida’s built environment. The firm is active across all majornreal estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. nnMr. Martin oversees all facets of Terra’s operations, includingndevelopment, design, construction, financing, marketing, sales, and leasing.nnSince founding Terra in 2001, Mr. Martin has advanced a vision of design excellence and thoughtful urbanism through collaborations with many of the world’s foremost architects, designers, and planners –nincluding Rem Koolhaas/OMA, Renzo Piano, Bjarke Ingels, Daniel Buren, Ruben andnIsabel Toledo, Meyer Davis Studio, William Sofield, West 8, Rene Gonzalez, ChadnOppenheim, RDAI, Gabellini Sheppard, Yabu Pushelberg, Vicky Charles, and more.nnA Florida native, Mr. Martin has taken an active role in advancing sustainable, long-termndevelopment across the region. Under his leadership, Terra has earned internationalnacclaim for its commitment to design excellence, community engagement, and resiliency.nnThe firm consistently integrates green space, renewable energy, forward-thinkingnconstruction methods, and transit connectivity into its developments.nMr. Martin serves on numerous institutional and environmental boards, including Miami-nDade County’s Biscayne Bay Task Force, the Sea Level Rise Committee, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He is also Chair of the Neighborhoods Committee for The Underline and serves on the advisory board of the University of Miami’s MRED+U program.nnThis commitment to community is underscored by Terra’s historic role in charitable, civic, arts and cultural organizations, including Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, thenFreedom Tower, Vizcaya Museums and Gardens, The Bass Museum and Teach fornAmerica.nnMr. Martin is an alumnus of the University of Florida, where he earned his MBA and hisnLaw Degree (JD), as well as his undergraduate degree, and currently sits on the board fornthe UF School of Business. He resides in Coconut Grove with his wife and two children.

Jonah Sonnenborn 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Senior Managing Director, Head of Real Estate

Access Industries

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Jonah Sonnenborn

Senior Managing Director, Head of Real Estate, Access Industries

Jonah Sonnenborn is Senior Managing Director and Head of Real Estate at Access Industries, the privately held global investment firm founded by Sir Leonard Blavatnik, which manages over $40 billion in assets across a range of sectors including media, entertainment, technology, biotech, and real estate. Since joining Access in 2013, Jonah has led its diversified portfolio of iconic real estate investments worldwide, including the Faena hotels in Buenos Aires, Miami and New York, Aman residences in Miami, the Belgrove Resort u0026amp; Spa and Dutchman’s Pipe golf course in West Palm Beach, the Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera, The Ocean Club in the Bahamas, Sunset Tower in Los Angeles, and One High Line in West Chelsea.nnPreviously, Jonah was a Managing Director at Dune Real Estate Partners. He spent his early career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.nnJonah holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a JD from Columbia Law School, where he was selected to Law Review. He graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.nnJonah serves on the boards of several privately held companies and is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable and the American Hospitality Investment Roundtable. He is Chairman of ULI’s UDMUC Gold and serves on the Executive Advisory Board of Columbia Business School’s Heilbrunn Center for Graham u0026amp; Dodd Investing.

Morris Betesh 1 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Founder & Managing Partner

Arrow Real Estate Advisors

Erika Cajigas 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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VP, Residential Sales & Marketing

Swire Properties

Adi Chugh 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Chairman & CEO

TYKO Capital

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Adi Chugh

Chairman u0026amp; CEO, TYKO Capital

Adi Chugh is the Chairman u0026amp; CEO of TYKO Capital, which is a Commercial Real Estate Investment Management Platform headquartered in New York and is a Joint Venture between Adi Chugh and Elliott Investment Management.nAdi was previously the Founder and CEO of Surya Capital Partners, a nationwide CRE private equity and debt advisory firm. He brings extensive experience from working on Wall Street across various sectors and across the balance sheet. He founded Surya Capital Partners at the end of 2010 as he identified an opportunity in the distressed real estate space. Since then, he has built a network that includesnrelationships across the lending and equity world – including top private equity firms, large institutionalninvestors, and real estate sponsors. He has arranged over $40+ billion dollars in transactions sinceninception, including traditional debt products, joint ventures, Co-GP investments and other capital stack arrangements.nnAdi began his career as an Investment Banker with Wachovia Securities in their Leverage Finance Group in March 2004. He then moved onto the Equity Capital Markets Group in New York, and he placed approximately $16 billion of financings in his time at Wachovia. From there, Adi moved onto becoming Vice President for Kotak Mahindra; one of the largest Indian investment banks. He also worked for Merrill Lynch in New York.nnAdi grew up in New Delhi, India and moved to the states to attend college. Adi then attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA and graduated with a degree in Economics and International Business u0026amp; Management. He has been an avid public speaker and debater, speaking at events globally. He is also a die-hard fan of the Indian Cricket team. Adi is involved with major charities focusing on underprivilegednchildren and providing needs to the community – namely Children’s Hope India and the Met Councilnamongst others.

Gil Dezer 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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President

Dezer Development

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Gil Dezer

President, Dezer Development

An accomplished businessman and humanitarian, Gil Dezer is a visionary real estate developer and one of the largest oceanfrontnproperty owners in South Florida. Dezer and his father, Michael Dezer, have made Dezer Development one of the most innovativenand successful developers of iconic luxury and ultra-luxury residences in the world. Through the introduction of powerful brand partnerships with some of the world’s leading luxury brands, Dezer has restructured the face and value of the South Florida residential real estate industry. One thing that sets Gil apart from other developers is that his care for buyers goes far beyond just the sale of property. Gil remains active with the condominium associations and engages with unit owners in every project he develops.nnDezer’s first branded luxury condominiums were the very successful Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences and Trump Towers in Sunny Isles Beach. Despite the downturn of South Florida’s residential real estate market at the time, Dezer managed twonremarkable achievements. Between 2009 and 2010, Dezer secured sufficient sales to pay-off Trump Royale’s $210 million construction loan and the $265 million pay-off of Trump Tower II and Trump Tower III’s mortgage, a combined $475 million.nnFollowing the success of Dezer’s six Trump branded buildings, Dezer announced a master licensing agreement with Germany-based Porsche Design Group to bring the iconic brand to South Florida’s first automobile branded residences. The 60-story ultra-luxury Porsche Design Tower with its one of a kind, revolutionary automobile elevator lift system – the Dezervator – allows owners to park their vehicles in ‘sky garages’ directly next to their luxurious homes. The success of the Porsche Design Tower began when Dezer Development received a $214 million construction loan from Wells Fargo in September 2013, at the time marking the largest loan for a single construction project in the Southeast in the post-recession era.nnLeveraging his track record of success with marquee lifestyle brands, Gil entered into an exclusive partnership with The Related Groupnand Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio to launch the world-renowned fashion and furnishings designer, Giorgio Armani’s, first residential tower in the U.S. real estate market: Residences by Armani/Casa. Designed by globally acclaimed Argentine-born architect, César Pelli, the 56-story oceanfront tower features 308 luxurious residences and incomparable amenities spanning two floors, allnexquisitely designed by Armani/Casa with rich textiles and custom furnishings.nnDezer Development then expanded into Miami’s booming Arts u0026amp; Design district through another joint venture with The Related Group to launch Hyde Midtown Suites and Residences. Designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by award-winning designer, David Rockwell, the 31-story tower includes 60 hotel rooms, 410 residential condominiums, and an array of contemporary lifestyle offerings. Dezer is once again partnering with The Related Group to develop the Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach, an Intracoastal-to-ocean property in Hillsboro Beach. The developers again engaged Arquitectonica to design this elegant community on the last undeveloped beachnfront property in South Florida.nnDezer currently has several other projects underway including the redevelopment of the Intracoastal Mall into Uptown Harbor, anmonumental mixed-use project. The 30-acre property will feature luxury condominiums spread out among five towers includingncondos, retail spaces, offices, town homes, a boutique hotel and more. Uptown Harbor will include a striking waterfront promenade offering an active harbor for recreational boats and waterfront dining and shopping.nnThe current crown jewel of Dezer’s projects is the Bentley Residences Miami. Designed in conjunction with Bentley Motors, the 62-nstory building, with its diamond-quilted glass façade, was already awarded the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 Structures Award.nCurrently under construction in Sunny Isles Beach, the Bentley Residences will incorporate Dezervator car lifts delivering unit owners’nautos to three and four sky garages inside every unit. This luxury condominium will include amenities with five-star hospitality andnservice.nnDezer earned degrees in International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami. He additionally holds a real estate license and is the past President and Chairman Emeritus of the Developers u0026amp; Builders Alliance (DBA), one of the world’s largest developmentnand construction organizations. Active in the community, Dezer is a staunch supporter of local organizations and holds several positions which include: one of the Founders of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation; a Young President of the Miami HeartnInstitute; member of the Florida Friends of Israeli Defense Forces (FFIDF); member of Project Cradle in Miami; host committee member of satellite art fair, Art Miami; member of WIZO Florida and the One Family Fund Organization.

Merritt Etner 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

Merritt etner

Senior Vice President, Market Officer – South Florida

Link Logistics

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Merritt Etner

Senior Vice President, Market Officer – South Florida, Link Logistics

Merritt Etner is a senior vice president and market officer at Link Logistics, responsible for overseeing leasing and asset management efforts for more than 15 million square feet of industrial properties across South Florida’s Tri-County area, including more than 4 million square feet of new development projects. Prior to joining Link, she was at Cushman u0026amp; Wakefield where she represented landlords and tenants in the industrial sector. She holds a degree in Finance and Economics from Florida Atlantic University and serves on the boards of NAIOP and the Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida (CIASF), where she was recently appointed as president.

Adam Falk 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

Adam Falk

Principal & Co-Porftolio Manager

BH3 Fund Advisors

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Adam Falk

Principal u0026amp; Co-Portfolio Manager, BH3 Fund Advisors

Adam Falk is a Principal and Co-Portfolio Manager at BH3 Fund Advisors, where he leads investment strategy, deal sourcing, underwriting, portfolio construction, and asset management for the firm’s real estate credit platform. He oversees the platform’s growth and expansion across major U.S. markets.nnFalk brings more than twenty years of experience in commercial real estate private equity across all property types and throughout the capital structure, including principal equity, structured credit, and high-yield debt. n

Harvey Hernandez 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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CEO

Newgard Development Group

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Harvey Hernandez

CEO, Newgard Development Group

Harvey Hernandez is an award-winning, visionary leader in real estate development. With a career that began in hands-on property investment, he has built Newgard into a company that challenges industry norms and sets new benchmarks for modern living. A pioneer in branded and flexible-ownership residences, Harvey was among the first to recognize the potential of integrating short-term rental into high-design, full-service living spaces. His leadership has driven the development of category-defining properties like The Standard Residences, Brickell, Natiivo and Lofty, and has expanded Newgard’s reach into private real estate offerings designed for niche collector communities. His relentless focus on innovation continues to position Newgard at the forefront of the industry.

Jordan Kornberg 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

jordan kornberg

Chief Investment Officer

Mast Capital

Aaron Kurlansky 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

aaron kurlansky

Chief Executive Officer

Sheridan Capital

Christine Martinez de Castro 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

Christine Martinez de Castro

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

CMC Group

Daniah Missmar 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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VP, Development

Related Ross

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Daniah Missmar

VP, Development, Related Ross

Daniah Missmar is Vice President of Development at Related Ross, where she oversees some of West Palm Beach’s most transformative luxury residential and mixed-use developments. Responsible for all aspects of the development lifecycle – from acquisitions, design, zoning, and financing through construction, sales, and marketing – she plays a leading role in the execution of landmark projects including South Flagler House, Shorecrest, and 464 Fern Street. Known for her ability to blend financial acumen, strategic vision, and design excellence, Daniah has helped redefine luxury living in West Palm Beach through architecturally significant, wellness-driven developments. She spearheaded Shorecrest’s partnership with Equinox, bringing best-in-class wellness programming and experiential amenities to one of the city’s most anticipated residential towers. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School, Daniah is deeply engaged in shaping the future of West Palm Beach through leadership positions with the Currie Park Board, the Cultural Quarter Committee, and the Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle. Recognized as one of the next generation’s rising leaders in real estate, she is passionate about creating places that drive economic growth, foster community, and elevate quality of life.

Greg Newman 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Senior Managing Director, Originations

Bank OZK

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Greg Newman

Senior Managing Director, Originations

Greg Newman is Senior Managing Director, Originations for the Southeast Region of Bank OZK’s Real Estate Specialties Group. Widely recognized as one of the preeminent commercial real estate construction lenders in major markets throughout the United States, the Real Estate Specialties Group focuses on senior secured financing and has originated approximately $40 billion in loans over the past five years. The bank lends on most major property types, including mixed use, multifamily, condos, office, life sciences, hospitality and industrial.nnNewman’s expertise in real estate investments, capital structuring and debt underwriting spans 37 years. Since joining Bank OZK in 2014, he has structured financing for some of its largest and most complex commercial real estate transactions and has closed 225 deals totaling over $21 billion. Prior to joining Bank OZK, Newman worked at Cohen Financial, iStar Financial, Fremont Investment Savings u0026amp; Loan and Heller Financial. n

Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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President & COO

Flag Luxury Group

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Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos

President u0026amp; COO, Flagg Luxury Group

Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos is the co-founder, President, and COO of Flag Luxury Group, a real estate development firm specializing in luxury hotels, boutique hotels, and retail. She oversees site selection, finance, acquisitions, branding, design, construction, and asset management.nnHer portfolio includes the 250-key Ritz-Carlton New York (named a “Best Hotel in New York” by Condé Nast Traveler), ICON Park (ranked among the “Best Things To Do in Orlando” by U.S. News), and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach–“beach houses in the sky” redefining Miami luxury.nnBefore Flag Luxury, Dayssi worked as a real estate analyst and broker in New York. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, where she has served on the Board and as a guest lecturer, and a Master’s in Real Estate Development and Finance from NYU. She is also a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women and the Trustee Council of the University.nnBeyond business, Dayssi co-founded the Women’s Power Series, founded The Friends of New Yorkers for Children, and serves on the board of Save Venice. Her honors include, but not limited to, the CRE Women in Real Estate and Hospitality Design’s Platinum Circle.

Mitch Sinberg 1 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Senior Managing Director, Mortgage Banking

Berkadia

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Mitch Sinberg

Senior Managing Director, Mortgage Banking, Berkadia

Mitch Sinberg serves as Senior Managing Director of Mortgage Banking at Berkadia, based in Boca Raton, Florida. He provides strategic vision and leadership to Berkadia’s mortgage banking and investment sales professionals across Florida, one of the firm’s most active and top-producing regions nationwide.nnSince joining Berkadia in 2013, Mitch has transformed the Florida platform into a capital markets powerhouse. Under his leadership, the team’s annual capitalization volume has grown from approximately $200 million to more than $4 billion annually, consistently ranking Berkadia among the top commercial lenders in the state. In 2025 alone, the Florida Mortgage Banking team closed more than $4.8 billion in financing, executing complex debt and structured capital transactions for institutional and private owners across the country. Mitch also launched the Berkadia South Florida multifamily investment sales platform in 2019.nnMitch is consistently recognized as a member of Berkadia’s prestigious “CEO Circle,” representing the firm’s Top 10 producers nationwide. Known for senior-led execution and disciplined strategy, he works closely with clients to navigate shifting capital markets, align financing structures with long-term objectives, and deliver certainty in a competitive environment. nnPrior to joining Berkadia, Mitch opened and served as co-manager of Beech Street Capital’s Florida offices.nnMitch graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with dual majors in Finance and International Economics. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. He is recognized annually on Florida Trend’s “Florida 500” list of the most influential executives in the state, as well as the Commercial Observer’s “Power South Florida” list, recognizing the professionals shaping the real estate market landscape. nnMitch and his wife reside in Palm Beach County with their two children. Outside the office, he enjoys coaching youth baseball, playing golf and spending time on the water.

Aaron Stolear 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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President of Development

13th Floor Investments

Andrew Wachtfogel 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Co-Founder & Managing Principal

Redeavor Group

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Andrew Wachtfogel

Co-Founder u0026amp; Managing Principal, Redeavor Group

Andrew Wachtfogel, Co-Founder, Managing Principal at Redeavor, has over 20 years of real estate experience and a reputation as one of the foremost experts in residential development planning, financial feasibility, and execution. His unique expertise is built on the range of roles he’s held across the industry including construction management, real estate development, national research, sales, and new development consulting.nnAndrew began his career in project management with a top privately held commercial construction company in Los Angeles. He then served as Development Manager for a pioneering firm in mixed-used development, followed by a position as Head of New Construction Research for a national, publicly traded real estate data company. He later held executive and ownership positions at New York’s top new development consultancies. His diverse career has provided him with in-depth experience and unique expertise across all stages of real estate development, from site selection to construction to sales—from coast to coast and internationally.nnAndrew has played a key role in the pre-development planning and sales management of high-profile residential projects with sellout values exceeding $25 billion in New York, South Florida, Los Angeles, and abroad. Over the last ten years, his work has included branded residential developments domestically and internationally, working with heritage hospitality brands and established companies venturing into residential development for the first time.nnAndrew holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis from New York University.

Heidi Wigand 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Vice President

Cumming Group

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Heidi Wigand

Vice President, Cumming Group

Heidi Wigand is Vice President at Cumming Group, a global project management, cost management, and real estate consulting firm with more than 2,500 professionals across 60+ offices worldwide. She leads South Florida’s owner’s representation and project management practice, overseeing many of the region’s most significant development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects.nnHer current portfolio includes major financial institutions expanding their Miami presence, luxury residential and hospitality developments, and the redevelopment of TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach. Throughout her career, Heidi has helped deliver landmark projects including the Miami Beach Convention Center renovation, Miami Worldcenter, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Fisher Brothers’ Joule House Miami, and the Finker-Frenkel Wish House for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Cumming Group is widely recognized throughout Florida for delivering complex luxury residential, hospitality, corporate, and mixed-use developments.nnA South Florida native, Heidi has spent nearly three decades helping shape the region’s built environment and the past decade growing Cumming Group’s South Florida operations and owner’s representation practice. She is a licensed Florida General Contractor and holds CCM, PMP, and LEED AP credentials. Heidi also serves on the City of Miami’s Wynwood Design Review Board, where she contributes to the thoughtful growth of one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership, deep understanding of Florida’s development and regulatory landscape, and longstanding relationships that help clients successfully navigate complex projects from vision through completion.n

Brian Cohen 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

MODERATOR

brian M. Cohen

Director & Chair of New York Real Estate

Goulston & Storrs

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Brian M. Cohen

Director u0026amp; Chair of New York Real Estate, Goulston u0026amp; Storrs

Brian Cohen is a trusted advisor to sophisticated private equity and debt funds, institutional investors, family offices, public and private REITs, foreign investors, andnhigh-net-worth families. Known for a deep understanding of the New York City real estate ecosystem, Brian handles financings, acquisitions, sales, site assemblages, joint ventures, office and retail leases, ground leases, restructurings and workouts.​​​​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‍​‍​‍​​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍​‌​‍‌​​‌‌‍​‌​‍‌​​‌‌‍‌‌​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌‌‍‌​​‌​‌‍‌‍​‍​‌​‌‍​‍‌‍​​​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‍‌‍​​‌‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍​‌​‍‌​​‌‌‍​‌​‍‌​​‌‌‍‌‌​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌‌‍‌​​‌​‌‍‌‍​‍​‌​‌‍​‍‌‍​​​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‍​‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌nnFrom New York City to markets across the country, Brian’s clients invest in a diversenportfolio of asset classes, including office buildings, multifamily properties, retail properties, industrial facilities, and hospitality assets.​​​​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‍​‍​‍​​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​‍​‌‌​‌​​‍‌​‌‌‌‍‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‌‍​​​​​‌​​​‌‍‌​​‌​‌‍‌‍‌‍​‌​‍‌​​​‌‌‍‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‍‌‍​​‌‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​‍​‌‌​‌​​‍‌​‌‌‌‍‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‌‍​​​​​‌​​​‌‍‌​​‌​‌‍‌‍‌‍​‌​‍‌​​​‌‌‍‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‍​‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌nnAcross all his work, clients appreciate Brian’s ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems. With over 30 years of experience, Brian nurtures long termnrelationships that become strategic assets for solving complex legal challenges. He alsondraws from his proven track record, applying innovative approaches such as usingnlitigation as a tool to restructure real estate loans and negotiating to collaborativelynresolve partnership disputes.​​​​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‍​‍​‍​​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍‌‍‌‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌‍​‍‌‍​​​​‌​​​‍‌‍​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍​​​‌‌‍​‌‌‍​‌​‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌‍‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‍‌‍​​‌‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍‌‍‌‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌‍​‍‌‍​​​​‌​​​‍‌‍​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍​​​‌‌‍​‌‌‍​‌​‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌‍‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‍​‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌nnBrian’s distinguished work also includes representing entrepreneurs, private equity, multigenerational families and family offices in investment activities, transactions, andnagreements designed to help them accumulate, manage, transfer, and preserve and protect private wealth.​​​​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‍​‍​‍​​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​‌‍​​‌​​​‍​‌​‌‍​‍​‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌‍‌‍​‌​​‌‌‍‌‌​​​​‍‌​‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‍‌‍​​‌‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​‌‍​​‌​​​‍​‌​‌‍​‍​‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌‍‌‍​‌​​‌‌‍‌‌​​​​‍‌​‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‍​‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌nnBrian also serves as the Chair of firm’s New York Real Estate Group. He actively participates in real estate industry events and is often invited to speak, moderate, andnmentor within New York’s real estate community.​​​​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‍​‍​‍​​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‍​​​​​​‍​‌‌‍​‌‍​‌‍​‌‌‍‌‌​‌​‌​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​‍‌‍​‌​‌‌​​​​‌‌​‍‌​​​​‍​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‍‌‍​​‌‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍​‌​‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‌​‍‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‍‌​‍‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌‍​​‍‌​‌​​‍‌​‌​‌‍‌​​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍​​​‌​​​‍‌​​‌​‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‌‍​‌‍​​‍​‌‍‌​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‍​​​​​​‍​‌‌‍​‌‍​‌‍​‌‌‍‌‌​‌​‌​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‍​‌‍‍​‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​​‍‌‍​‌​‌‌​​​​‌‌​‍‌​​​​‍​‌‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​​‍‌‌​​‍​​‍​‍‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‍​‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌

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Partner

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Thomas F. Coyle, Jr.

Partner, Greenspoon Marder LLP

Since joining Greenspoon Marder LLP in January 2001, Thomas F. Coyle, Jr., has developed a comprehensive transactional law practice focused on real estate, commercial acquisition and financing closings, real estate development, lending and business transactions, condominium and association law, timeshare law, governmental regulation and defense, state and federal licensing of regulated businesses, leasing and title issues. Mr. Coyle represents national clients in the areas of large residential, commercial, hotel and mixed-use developments. In addition to representing developers and other purchasers of real estate, Mr. Coyle serves as counsel to country clubs, condominiums and homeowner associations.nnMr. Coyle is active in many civic, professional and charitable organizations, including NSU Levan Ambassadors Board, the Florida Bar Association, the Planned Development Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, the Georgia Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, Stetson University Alumni Association, and Nova Southeastern University Law Alumni Association.

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Benjamin Wilson 2026 South Florida Capital & Development Forum

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Partner, Real Estate

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Benjamin Wilson

Partner, Real Estate, Akerman

With a focus on real estate development and finance, hospitality, and commercial and residential real estate transactions, Ben Wilson represents national builders and developers of master planned, condominium, single family and multifamily residential communities; mixed-use developments; and commercial real estate developments throughout the real estate development process. He also represents lenders and investors in these projects. Ben counsels clients through all phases of residential and commercial real estate development, including contract and/or lease negotiation, due diligence, land acquisitions and dispositions, platting, loan negotiation, and the creation of condominium owners’, homeowners’ or property owners’ associations and related community or project governing documents. Ben has also represented numerous investor clients and lenders in condominium bulk sale transactions, condominium terminations, foreclosure acquisitions, and commercial loan workout matters throughout the state of Florida. nnBen most recently served as general counsel for The Viera Company, the master land developer for the community of Viera in Melbourne, Florida, consisting of a 20,000-acre master planned community. During his time at The Viera Company, Ben worked with management in connection with the development and sale of ground lease of land and entitlements to retail, hotel, residential, and commercial developers; the development and sale of lots to homebuilders; the homebuilding and sale process by their homebuilder affiliate, Viera Builders; and the operation and matters relating to golf clubs, community property owners associations, and recreational clubs. Prior to joining The Viera Company, Ben served as a partner at a Florida-based law firm focusing his practice on commercial real estate acquisition and loan transactions, condominium and mixed-used development and sales, hospitality, and multifamily development and sales.n

What You Need To Know

While the market enters a more nuanced phase that demands adeptness to navigate tighter capital markets, rising insurance costs and evolving expectations in an increasingly competitive landscape, South Florida’s global appeal continues to anchor its growth story. Tourism, luxury hospitality, and branded residential continue to thrive while infrastructure and transit-oriented developments are dictating how and where the region grows. From Miami to West Palm Beach and in between, the next era of development is being defined by smarter density, lifestyle-driven placemaking, and a sharp focus on pushing the limits with innovative, mixed-use projects.

Join the leaders developing and financing the most anticipated projects in South Florida for exclusive and future-forward conversations on where capital is flowing, which asset classes are outperforming and how developers are creating opportunities in a more disciplined market.

  • Enjoy dedicated networking and dealmaking sessions with the market’s most prominent leaders
  • Hear directly from top developers, investors, financiers and advisors on the strategies, partnerships and neighborhoods driving the next wave of growth
  • Get a clear view of where capital is actually flowing, and hear how experts are navigating risings costs and new risks
  • Tap into South Florida’s growth potential as speakers share where the next wave of development is taking shape
  • Learn how top players are adapting their playbooks to structure deals, design and brand developments, and create destinations that are winning in a highly competitive market

Agenda

Opening Keynote
Mapping South Florida: The Neighborhoods and Submarkets Leading Growth
Capital Rewired: How Top Deals are Getting Done
Distinguishing Yourself from the Pack: Lifestyle-driven Developments & Standing Out in a Competitive Market
Wall Street South & The New Corporate Corridor
The Asset Classes Attracting Major Financings & Investments
Condo Coast: Demand, Distress & The Next Wave of Luxury Living
Cultural Gateway: South America, Florida and the Foreign Investment Landscape
Closing Keynote

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Who Should Attend

  • Borrowers/Owners 
  • Developers
  • Private equity firms
  • Lenders: Senior, Mezz
  • Family offices 
  • Rating agencies 
  • Portfolio and Investment Managers
  • Brokers
  • Appraisers
  • Attorneys

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ACORE CAPITAL, LP is a leading U.S. commercial real estate debt investment manager with approximately $18 billion of assets under management.  ACORE CAPITAL is a member of the Tokio Marine Group, Japan’s largest non-life insurer and one of the world’s top tier global insurance groups.  Based in New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Dallas, ACORE CAPITAL originates, acquires, and manages first mortgages, B notes, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity.  ACORE CAPITAL’s success has been fueled by its long-standing industry relationships and access to a consistent pipeline of origination opportunities.  For more information, please visit www.acorecapital.com.

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Akerman is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 700 lawyers across the United States and is
widely recognized as having one of the nation’s premier real estate law practices. Combining
deep industry experience, a strong presence in key markets, and a fully integrated national
platform, the firm delivers strategic counsel on some of the most significant and transformative
real estate matters in the country.

With nearly 150 real estate attorneys and professionals positioned nationwide,,Akerman
represents investors, developers, builders, lenders, retailers, owners, corporate end users, and
other stakeholders across the full spectrum of the real estate industry. The firm’s comprehensive
real estate capabilities span acquisitions and dispositions, financing, leasing, joint ventures, land use, zoning and entitlements, infrastructure, design and construction, environmental and
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Akerman provides an integrated legal platform that supports clients throughout the full lifecycle
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Arrow Real Estate Advisors is a leading capital markets advisory platform specializing in tailored real estate financing solutions for owners, investors, and developers throughout the United States. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in New York City, Arrow leverages a deep network of capital providers to source and structure debt and equity financing across all major property types, including industrial, multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, and special-purpose assets.

Arrow’s team is led by seasoned industry professionals with decades of collective experience in commercial real estate finance. The firm is built on a client-centric ethos that emphasizes strategic thinking, market insight, and results-driven execution, ensuring capital solutions that align with each sponsor’s operational goals and risk profile. Whether arranging permanent mortgages, acquisition and construction financing, refinancing, or joint venture equity, Arrow’s advisors deliver customized strategies backed by rigorous underwriting and deep lender relationships.

With a nationwide footprint, Arrow operates with the agility of a boutique advisory platform and the reach of an established national firm. Its professionals draw on a broad spectrum of market intelligence and capital sources, from regional banks and life companies to debt funds and institutional lenders, to navigate complex capital markets landscapes and secure optimal outcomes for clients.

Committed to excellence and long-term partnerships, Arrow Real Estate Advisors continues to build on its early success, expanding its team and enhancing its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of today’s real estate investors and developers.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP is a full-service law firm with over 215 attorneys and more than 20 office locations across the United States. With operations from Miami to New York and from Denver to Los Angeles, our firm attracts some of the nation’s top talent in key markets and innovation hubs. Our core practice areas include Real Estate, Litigation, and Transactional Services, complemented by the capabilities of a full-service firm.

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Founded in 2010, Levy is one of Florida’s leading public relations and communications agencies, with deep expertise in the real estate and hospitality industries. Our success is rooted in strategic storytelling, extensive industry knowledge, and long-standing media relationships that allow us to consistently identify opportunities and deliver meaningful results for our clients.

Under the leadership of Founder and President Jessica Levy, Levy has cultivated a dynamic, forward-thinking team that understands how to navigate an ever-evolving media and communications landscape. With more than two decades of industry experience, Jessica and her team bring a unique ability to anticipate market shifts, uncover compelling narratives, and develop creative strategies that elevate brands and drive visibility.

Levy offers an integrated and strategic approach to public relations, marketing, social media, partnerships, and events. Through established relationships across the U.S. and Latin America, the agency has successfully executed high-impact campaigns that generate meaningful exposure, strengthen brand positioning, and support business growth.

Driven by creativity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial mindset, Levy develops tailored strategies designed to keep clients ahead of the conversation and positioned for long-term success.

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Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile industrial real estate and warehouse properties. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics supports the delivery of essential goods through a half-billion-square-foot portfolio of modern warehouses across the U.S. By connecting consumption, technology and e-commerce, we play a vital role in how businesses reach their customers. We leverage our scale, proprietary data, and focus on sustainability and power to help customers run smarter operations and deliver value for stakeholders. At the same time, we prioritize our people and communities, making a positive difference where we live and work.

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MG Engineering is an MEP/FP consulting engineering firm with more than 35 years of experience in the AEC industry, also providing lighting design, commissioning, sustainability, and technology design services. The firm’s work spans healthcare, education, residential and mixed-use developments, hospitality, corporate interiors, restaurants, retail, and base building infrastructure. MGE has been named one of the top 500 design firms nationwide for over a decade and one of the Best Places to Work in NYC by Crain’s New York.

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TYKO Capital (“TYKO”) is a multi-billion-dollar Commercial Real Estate Private Equity and Private Credit Investment Management Platform, which is a joint venture between Adi Chugh & a Florida based hedge fund. TYKO was established in August 2023 to capitalize on the void in the CRE capital markets caused by the current macro-economic environment, focusing on institutional borrowers and institutional assets, in top tier markets. TYKO’s focus and reach in the CRE space is unique, given the firm’s proprietary deal sourcing capabilities and ability to commit large amounts of capital to institutional deals.

TYKO invests across the entire capital stack (Senior Financings, Whole Loan Financings, Junior / Mezz, Pref Equity, LP Equity, GP Equity) — and across all asset classes.

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Yardi develops and supports industry-leading real estate investment and property management software for all types and sizes of organizations around the globe. The Yardi Investment Suite delivers products that optimize the investment management lifecycle —acquisitions/dispositions, fundraising, investor relations, capital investment, debt management, accounting and reporting, performance measurement and more in a single connected solution. Yardi automates complex ownership structures and investment management processes and provides full transparency from the investor to the investment to the asset. Real Estate Investments grow on Yardi. For more information, visit yardiinvestmentsuite.com.

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