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Aprio Real Estate Conference

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We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive breakfast and a series of four dynamic panel discussions at the Aprio Real Estate Conference - a premier gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.  

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: In-Person Event - New York Hilton Midtown
1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019

What to Expect:

  • Panel 1
  • Panel 2
  • Panel 3
  • Panel 4
  • Panel 1

    Real Estate Private Equity Capital Raising – Funds, REITs, DSTs & QOZs

    This session will explore strategies and structures for raising capital in real estate private equity, including funds, REITs, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). Panelists will discuss current investor trends, regulatory considerations, and how sponsors are positioning offerings to meet evolving capital demands.

    Panelists:

    • Moderator: Jim Lockhart – Tax Partner, Real Estate, Aprio
    • Cameron Weil – Shareholder – Real Estate & Financial Services, Polsinelli 
    • Aaron Wessner – Managing Director – Head of Captial Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald  
    • Duane Lund – CEO, NAI Legacy
    • Daniel Savage – Senior Vice President, Investments & Strategy, Peachtree Group
    • Paul Abdow – Managing Director, Net Lease Capital Advisors LLC

  • Panel 2

    AI Unleashed:  Shaping the Future of Real Estate

    This panel will explore how real estate firms approach technology investment — from evaluating ROI and risk to integrating third-party solutions. We'll also discuss how tech is driving value, streamlining operations, and the realities of implementation, cost, and team structure.

    Panelists:

    • Moderator: Mike Linder – Partner Assurance Services, Audit, Aprio
    • Miles Hector – Solutions Engineer, Agora
    • Skyler Steinke – The Managing Director of the US, The Ascent Group
    • Matt Wise – Chief Operating Officer, Partner, Aprio
    • Raphael Rosen – CEO & Co-Founder, Centinel
    • Web Neighbor – Chief Financial Officer, Reichard Capital

  • Panel 3

    Inside the Industry: Women Who Build, Advise, and Influence Real Estate

    This panel features dynamic women from across the commercial real estate landscape — from legal and tax advisors to developers and capital experts — who are shaping deals, influencing strategies, and leading change. Hear how they’ve built their careers, earned their seat at the table, and continue to drive value in an evolving industry. Expect candid insights on leadership, collaboration, and navigating complex projects across disciplines.

    Panelists:

    • Moderator: Dasha Walker – Partner, Assurance Service, Audit, Aprio
    • Sarah Valazak – Director, Real Estate Accounting Services, Aprio
    • Barbara Trachtenberg – Shareholder, Polsinelli
    • Alexis McSween – Founder,  Bottom Line Construction & Development, Youth Construct, Inc. NYC’s 2022 Competitive Edge Winner & SBA’s 2020 Woman Owned Business of The Year Award
    • Kelley Brine – President, Rose Valley Management

  • Panel 4

    Distressed Real Estate

    This session will examine how lenders and borrowers are navigating distress in today’s challenging capital markets, including common workout structures, legal tools, and refinancing options. Panelists will discuss proactive borrower strategies, the role of rescue capital and mezzanine financing, and key lessons from recent restructuring and refinancing cases.

    Panelists:

    • Moderator: Nuwandi Trahan – Partner Assurance Services, Audit, Aprio
    • Brett Goodman – Shareholder, Polsinelli
    • Matt Micksin – Vice President, Business Development, Freestone
    • Michael Moreno – Partner, Executive Managing Director, Safe Harbor
    • Chandu Chilakapati – PE Technology & Innovation Leader, Valuation & Forensic Services, Aprio
    • Michael Coen – Vice President, Procida Funding & Advisors
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