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Coldwell Banker Res. hires Sellam as assoc.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of New England has welcomed Celine Sellam as a real estate associate. Sellam will provide residential real estate services in Brookline and Brighton as well as the surrounding communities. Sellam has chosen a career in real estate after experience in real estate, law and international business. She brings with her a network of contacts. "We are pleased to welcome Celine to our team here in Brookline," said David Friedberg, sr. VP of the Coldwell Banker residential brokerage office. "Her skills and extensive knowledge of law, real estate and marketing make her a valuable asset to this office and to her clients." Sellam graduated from the Univ. of Pantheon-Assas School of Law in Paris, and also received her LLM from Boston Univ. School of Law, Int'l. Business. Sellam has been involved in the Brookline/Brighton Jewish community, the Sephardic Community and Jewish Orthodox lectures. Sellam is also involved with the local "Meals on Wheels" fundraiser, and is a member of the Fisher Hill Association.
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