The poster child of circumferential highways, Massachusetts’ Rte. 128 began as something rather innocuous - a chain of two-lane local roads that were daisy chained into a circumferential numbered route around Boston.
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What is your vision for the future of women in commercial real estate? There have been many transactions in which I have been the only woman involved on any side. I hope in the future to see this to be more and more infrequent as more women enter the commercial real estate and legal fields.
What challenges have you faced as a woman in commercial real estate? Being a woman in a male-dominated industry can come with its challenges. The most frequent situation I have encountered is people assuming I am more junior than I am, or that I am the paralegal on a transaction instead of the attorney.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? My team and I were honored to have played a key role in the expansion of Seasons Corner Market and their Shell-branded fueling facilities, for ten new locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
What advice do you have for young women aspiring to enter commercial real estate? Ask questions. Become an expert in the role you want. Be the type of colleague you’d want to work with. Trust your instincts and stand your ground. Surround yourself with strong, capable, generous people – at work and at home.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? As a commercial litigator, I am always pleased when litigation can be used as an effective tool or otherwise resolved in order to advance my client’s commercial development or project. By way of example, I recently resolved litigation enabling a developer client to reinstate expired development and easement rights to complete a condominium project.
What challenges have you faced as a woman in commercial real estate? One challenge I faced, particularly as a young woman in commercial real estate, was being underestimated in negotiations. As I developed in my career and gained more confidence and competence, this became an opportunity rather than a challenge as I could see the expectations of others being shattered.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have served as the lead counsel for over a decade on an ongoing master plan development project known as “On The Dot” to transform 21 acres near the Andrew Square MBTA station in South Boston.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? One of my proudest achievements is the work Nickerson is doing within the proptech space. As technology continues to shape the built environment, it’s inspiring to collaborate with groups who are changing the industry
