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Joseph Brancato

Joseph Brancato

Co-Chairman

Gensler

James Robinson

James Robinson

Principal & Director of Construction

OC Development

Craig Deitelzweig

Craig Deitelzweig

President & CEO

Marx Realty

Razia Ferdousi- Meyer

Razia Ferdousi- Meyer

MD, Global Leader of Real Estate & Business Admin

Ankura

Jessica Rothman
Moderator

Jessica Rothman

Partner

Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

Joseph Brancato

Co-Chairman

Gensler

Joe is a Managing Principal for Gensler’s Northeast and Latin America Regions, with

offices in: New York; Morristown; Boston; Toronto; San José, Costa Rica, São Paulo,

Mexico City, and Bogota consisting of over 1,300 professionals. He is Co-Chairman of

the firm’s Board of Directors, for which he sits on the Executive & Governance

Committee and the Global Practice Committee.

With vision and focus, Joe has led Gensler into new markets, providing leadership to

the architecture, urban planning and design studios. He provides thought leadership

and regularly speaks on topics such as the impact of driverless cars and ride-sharing on

urban planning and development, shaping the future of cities, experience-driven design,

and the urbanization of suburbia. Joe is also active in talent development and

mentoring, having shaped Gensler’s gConnect program, which focuses on professional

development for next-generation leaders in the firm. Engaged in professional outreach,

he is an active member of AIA, NAIOP, ULI, Urban Design Forum, and CoreNet Global.

He is a registered architect in 23 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Joe holds

Bachelor Degrees in Architecture and Urban Studies from the University of Maryland.

James Robinson

Principal & Director of Construction

OC Development

Mr. Robinson serves as Principal and Director of Construction at OC Development Management. With more than 25 years of extensive experience, Mr. Robinson is responsible for the oversight of a team of internal project managers and superintendents with accountability for all projects managed by that team. His focus includes the safety protocols and quality controls for the company and its projects while developing and training a diverse team of leaders. Through unique and strong complementary skills in project management, development and civil engineering, he has consistently led successful teams on large public and private sector projects through critical elements of all development and construction phases.

Mr. Robinson coordinates among clients, public agencies, designers, consultants and subcontractors while providing insight into risks, requirements and opportunities for effective project and personnel leadership. Mr. Robinson’s work on both coasts include JFKIAT Terminal 4, WTC Recovery, New York Times Building, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Medical Office Facilities and 150 5th Avenue. The proud alumnus of the University of Virginia served as Secretary for the Contractors Association of Greater New York, is an avid supporter of the NYC ACE mentoring program and currently enjoys his time volunteering as an AYSO soccer coach and Mites hockey coach for his children.

Craig Deitelzweig

President & CEO

Marx Realty

Craig joined Marx Realty as its President and CEO in 2017 and has been responsible for growing

the company as well as streamlining the company’s strategy by focusing on value-add office

investments in three core markets: New York City, Washington D.C. and Atlanta. Craig is also

charged with repositioning Marx’s entire portfolio as well as growing the Marx team and profitability.

Over his 25-year career, Craig has vast experience in every aspect of the real estate industry and

believes in a very hands-on approach. Prior to Marx, he held senior roles at both private equity and

private development companies, including redeveloping over 50 assets in major markets across the

country with a particular emphasis on NY and DC. Craig’s projects have received various awards

from industry groups such as NAIOP, BOMA, Globe St., Crain’s, Washington Business Journal and

AIA. He has been interviewed as a thought and innovation leader in several features in the Wall

Street Journal, CNN, Bloomberg and on CNBC, and was selected as one of the Real Estate Forum’s

Best Bosses of 2019. Craig was named to the 2020 Commercial Observer’s Power 100 List. Craig

previously practiced law in the real estate and litigation departments at Skadden before transitioning

to the business side of the industry.

Craig graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business (where he

currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board) and earned a J.D. at Fordham

University’s School of Law. Craig serves on the Mixed-Use Council of the Urban Land Institute and

on the Strategic Advisory Council of Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in

PropTech investments.

Razia Ferdousi- Meyer

MD, Global Leader of Real Estate & Business Admin

Ankura

Razia Ferdousi-Meyer is a Managing Director and the Global Leader of Real Estate & Business Administration, focused on employee engagement and retention through fostering a positive work environment and providing competitive amenities in all office locations. She brings creativity and experience in both luxury hospitality and corporate office management to this role. Razia is based in New York. Prior to joining Ankura, Razia spent nearly five years at Shutterstock, overseeing global locations, managing daily operations and annual budgets, and guiding long-term investments into new office spaces. She coordinated build-outs from start to finish, finalizing design and choosing architects, project managers, construction firms, IT service providers, and realtors. Her projects included the expansion of the company’s headquarters at the Empire State Building through the addition of the 36th floor, representing 25,000 square feet, for a total of 110,000 square feet in that one location. Razia had previously worked at the Ritz-Carlton, with diverse experience that included serving on the team that spearheaded the redevelopment and rebranding of the former Taj Boston. She began her professional career in graphic design and art.

Jessica Rothman

Moderator

Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

Jessica L. Rothman has 20+ years of litigation experience focused on representing owners,

contractors and design professionals in a range of performance and payment disputes including

breach of contract, mechanic’s lien, negligence and building defect claims. Her practice extends

to mediation and arbitration of these disputes. Jessica’s knowledge and experience is often

sought out by owners, contractors, architects and engineers in negotiating contracts for

construction and design projects. Jessica is skilled in negotiating the critical risk, performance

and payment terms under those agreements, and managing the implementation and practical

effects of the critical terms over the course of a project.

Jessica is admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of

New York and the New York State Bar.

Summary

  1. What have been the pain points as well as successes so far of getting people back to the office?

  2. What does a nimble workspace mean now and in the future? Is the dense workplace dead?

  3. What physical changes are owners considering to help keep workers safe, and how is technology being used to help reconfigure and redesign office space?

  4. How are companies managing construction of projects that were underway? Did they make changes to what they initially wanted?

  5. How are culture, training and collaboration cultivated in a more fragmented workplace?

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