Past Symposia

2014, with keynote Mortimer B. Zuckerman of Boston Properties, U.S. News & World Report, and New York Daily News
2013, with keynote Sam Zell of Equity Group Investments
2012, with keynote David E. Simon ’85 of Simon Property Group
2011, with keynote Richard B. Saltzman of Colony Capital
2010, with keynote Glenn Rufrano of Cushman & Wakefield
2009, with keynote Barry Sternlicht of Starwood Capital Group

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Distinguished Alumni Voices

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Peggy DaSilva '83

"The advice I always give women is to stay.

Gina Baker Chambers '09

"I would encourage folks to get a holistic perspective of the industry.

Steven Shores '00

"It is important to be at a place that invests in you and wants to see you grow and succeed."

Meredith Marshall '92

"Your goal is to change the world. Change the structures. Disrupt everything and do it quickly."

Brian Steinwurtzel '04

"Columbia is a great first step if you know you want to transition to real estate."

Neville Rhone, Jr. '00

Neville Rhone ’00 is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Arc Capital Partners.

Julie Wong '03

Julie Wong ’03 is a Partner of GreenOak, where is responsible for global capital raising.

David Neithercut '82

David Neithercut ’82 is the President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Trustees of Equity

Philippe Visser '04

Philippe Visser ’04 is the Senior Vice President of Development, Hudson Yards, at Related. In a recent interview with Mark Abramowicz ’18, Mr. Visser discussed his background and what drew him to real estate, the allure of large, complex projects, and gave advice for current Columbia Business School students aspiring to have careers in real estate.

Andrea Olshan '04

Olshan Properties
Andrea Olshan ‘04 serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Olshan Properties. In a recent interview with Morgan Mann '17, Ms. Olshan discussed market trends and areas of disruption, joining the family business, strategies for the future, and gave advice for current Columbia Business School students aspiring to have careers in real estate.

Nicholas Bienstock '96

Savanna
Nicholas Bienstock '96 discusses trends in creative office development in Brooklyn, starting his own business, and gives advice for Columbia Business School students aspiring to have careers in real estate.

Cia Buckley Marakovits '93

Dune Real Estate Partners
Cia Buckley Marakovits ’93 discusses trends in the real estate industry, provides highlights of her professional experience, and gives advice to Columbia Business School students aspiring to have careers in real estate.

Bob Berne '62

Formerly with Milstein Properties
Bob Berne ’62 discusses trends in real estate and gives advice for students aspiring to have careers in real estate.

Hugh Frater '85

Chief Executive Officer, Berkadia
Hugh Frater ’85 discusses business strategy and opportunities, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and career development.

Peggy DaSilva '83

"The advice I always give women is to stay.

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Gina Baker Chambers '09

"I would encourage folks to get a holistic perspective of the industry.

Steven Shores '00

"It is important to be at a place that invests in you and wants to see you grow and succeed."

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Meredith Marshall '92

"Your goal is to change the world. Change the structures. Disrupt everything and do it quickly."

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Brian Steinwurtzel '04

"Columbia is a great first step if you know you want to transition to real estate."

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Neville Rhone, Jr. '00

Neville Rhone ’00 is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Arc Capital Partners.

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Julie Wong '03

Julie Wong ’03 is a Partner of GreenOak, where is responsible for global capital raising.

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David Neithercut '82

David Neithercut ’82 is the President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Trustees of Equity

Philippe Visser '04

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Andrea Olshan '04

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Nicholas Bienstock '96

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Cia Buckley Marakovits '93

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Bob Berne '62

Formerly with Milstein Properties
Bob Berne ’62 discusses trends in real estate and gives advice for students aspiring to have careers in real estate.

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Hugh Frater '85

Chief Executive Officer, Berkadia
Hugh Frater ’85 discusses business strategy and opportunities, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and career development.

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By Michael Beer ’23 and Christine Yang '23

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2021 Real Estate Symposium Spotlight Presentation Report: Risk and Impact of the Climate Crisis on Real Estate

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October 12, 2021

Real Estate Association Elects 2021-2022 AVPs

The Columbia Business School Real Estate Association (REA) is pleased to announce the AVPs for the 2021-22 academic year. The officers were elected by the REA membership. Meet the Board!

September 28, 2021

Introducing New September 2021 Members of the Real Estate Circle

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Introducing New July 2021 Members of the Real Estate Circle

The Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate is pleased to welcome the following new alumni to the Real Estate Circle: Matthew Neisser ’14 and Arthur Romeo ’12 as Leaders and Maureen Devenny ’21 as an Associate.

September 20, 2021

Real Conversation: 10 Questions with the 2021–2022 REA Co-Presidents

The Paul Milstein center for Real Estate sat down with the incoming Real Estate Association (REA) Co-Presidents Katie Hogan ’22 and Dan Vasserman ’22 to learn more about what brought them to the MBA Real Estate Program at Columbia Business School, into leadership positions in the REA, and beyond! Read more to get the inside scoop on the lives of Katie and Dan!