Erica Balin began her commercial real estate career at the age of 18 while still in college, later transitioning into a full-time real estate professional.

Barbara Armendariz is president and founder of SharpLine, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm that excels at putting its clients’ needs first. She is one of the very few minority women in the commercial real estate industry that has started her own brokerage firm.

As founder of the Tenant Consulting Group at NAI Capital Commercial, Michael Arnold leads the largest team of experienced tenant representation professionals in Southern California.

Simran Bindra is a strategic advisor in banking and finance, specializing in representing commercial real estate owners and developers.

Eve Brackmann is a highly respected attorney with 18 years of experience in Southern California. Her successful career spans prestigious law firms, where she has excelled in litigation and business disputes.

Preston Brooks is the chair of Cox Castle’s environmental team, specializing in environmental risk management for real estate transactions. He aids in crafting strategies to address environmental issues related to acquisition, financing and development.

Saul Breskal is an esteemed real estate law veteran, advising clients on complex transactions in various industries. He has handled billions of dollars worth of real estate deals, representing entities such as film studios, gaming companies, title insurance companies, developers and high-profile individuals.

With over 13 years of experience in the Southern California commercial real estate market, Shaya Braverman is known for finding creative and ingenious solutions to assist in the acquisition and disposition of retail, NNN and multifamily properties, as well as big box and mom and pop leases.

Kevin Bender serves as a JLL executive managing director, co-lead for the Los Angeles Tenant Representation group and a team leader for the Integrated Portfolio Management (IPS) in Southern California.

Cécile Chalifour, Head of the West Region for Chase Community Development Banking, leads a team that originates over a third of the national lending goal for community development real estate. With $3.8 trillion in assets, Community Development Banking provides financing for lower-income communities.

Brett Butler is a senior vice president in Northmarq’s Newport Beach office. He leads a highly accomplished team of professionals in the acquisition and disposition of retail, office, industrial, sale-leaseback and portfolio net lease properties.

Construction industry veteran Trevor Coffey is the vice president and leader of HITT Contracting's Los Angeles office. HITT a top national general contracting firm with 2022 revenues of $5.4 billion nationwide, provides a wide range of construction services across the country with 1,600+ team members in its 14 office locations.

Anna Choi is a highly accomplished banking professional with over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and construction lending Currently a Senior Vice President/Manager at Cathay Bank's Commercial Real Estate and Construction Loan...

As Vice President of Development for Community Preservation Partners (CPP), Karen Buckland is a respected influencer and authority in affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and preservation.

Daniel J. Ceniceros is the founder and CEO of Connect Media, a leading full-service creative marketing and media company specializing in commercial real estate and finance industries.

Christopher Cumella, and co-founder Jeffrey Johnson, created Cypress West Partners, LLC, to acquire, develop and manage healthcare properties across the United States. The team believes that the greatest opportunity in healthcare is to understand and implement all aspects of what makes a high-performing asset.

Dean Cutler is a Los Angeles native and an alumnus of the University of Southern California. Formerly at The Piken Company, he has worked in the commercial real estate brokerage arena, focusing on both sales and leasing for over 30 years.

Patrick DuRoss, SIOR, serves as an executive managing director in Newmark’s office in Calabasas. He is a senior member of the top-performing industrial team in North Los Angeles. The team joined Newmark in 2019 as part of the firm’s expansion into this market, which consists of the San Fernando Valley, Ventura County and the Santa Clarita Valley.

Since 2013, Deschaine has been an integral member of the senior team at Kennedy Wilson Brokerage and currently is the exclusive agent for approximately 300,000 square feet of commercial space.

With over 35 years of real estate transaction experience, Barry Edwards has established himself as a trusted advisor for shopping center developers and owners, primarily in California, Arizona and Nevada. His clients manage more than 15 million square feet of commercial retail property.

Jim Dillavou is co-founder and principal of Paragon Commercial Group, where he focuses on corporate strategy, acquisitions and capital structuring. Jim’s background in development, law and capital markets has powered Paragon’s steady growth and reputation as one of the preeminent retail development firms on the West Coast.

With a construction career spanning over four decades, Daniel Dumke has built some of the most impressive structures in Los Angeles and Southern California. His portfolio includes major work across market sectors, including commercial, student housing and higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and sports and entertainment.

Drachman and his team created the firm to plan/build/reposition unique real estate projects that meet or exceed the needs and desires of stakeholders while achieving high risk-adjusted returns for investors.

Keith Elkins is an attorney and founding partner of his Los Angeles law firm. He represents prominent real estate companies and individuals nationwide, offering expert advice throughout all stages of commercial transactions.

Peter R. Fischer is a partner at Sklar Kirsh LLP, specializing in commercial real estate and corporate law. His clients range from developers and operators to private equity providers and lenders. His expertise covers various aspects of real estate, including acquisitions, equity investments, leasing and financing.

David Graeler is the chair of Nossaman’s litigation department and co-chair of the real estate group. With almost 25 years of experience, he excels in resolving complex business disputes through strategic planning and effective communication.

David Harrington serves as president of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, supporting company growth and overseeing critical operations. He began his career at Marcus & Millichap, specializing in multifamily investment sales.

Scott Grossfeld is a highly experienced California attorney specializing in retail real estate. With over 32 years of practice, he represents a diverse range of clients, including developers, owners, investors and more in complex real estate transactions.

Loren Gordon is a highly accomplished transactional attorney specializing in commercial finance, real estate, and corporate transactions. With over a decade of experience at Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C., Gordon has represented banks, regional and community banks, private lenders, developers and entrepreneurs.

Austin Harrell is a commercial real estate agent who specializes in the leasing of retail, restaurant and industrial properties in the Los Angeles and Ventura County markets, specializing in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Agoura Hills and West San Fernando Valley markets.

Adam Guerrero initially pursued a career as a commercial property manager. However, after graduating from USC, he made the decision to pursue a law career and received a Dean’s Scholarship to Loyola Law School. He has served as dedicated legal counsel for a major U.

Robert E. Hart is the CEO of TruAmerica Multifamily, a Los Angeles-based vertically integrated multifamily investment firm that also has regional offices in Virginia and Texas.

Jilliene Helman began her career in banking, eventually working in the wealth management sector as vice president at Union Bank and Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi. It was while working in this position that she noticed many of the most successful clients she came across invested in real estate.

Whitney Hodges is a partner in Sheppard Mullin’s Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental Practice group and co-leader of the Cannabis Industry team. She also serves on the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion and Pro Bono committees.

William James is a co-founding principal of Bandon Capital Advisors, a mortgage banking and capital advisory firm with a relationship-driven approach. With over a decade of industry expertise and over $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions, he has established himself as a trusted authority in capital advisory and commercial real estate.

MaryBeth Heydt, a partner at DTO Law, has been involved in helping shape the commercial real estate industry in Los Angeles and beyond for over 25 years. Her success is a testament to her unparalleled leadership, insight and business acumen in the commercial real estate industry.

Scott Hunter is a partner and regional director for HKS, overseeing the firm's six America West offices. A recognized practice leader with extensive awards for his contribution to the profession, he guides HKS' business strategy through a focus on design excellence, sustainability, technical execution and public advocacy for social equity and urban issues.

Chris Jackson currently serves as the CEO of NAI Capital. As CEO, he oversees more than 250 brokers and employees and is focused on strategic, financial and operational leadership for the company. In 2019 he joined the NAI Capital management team to help with the company’s growth.

GianLuca Jacoli is a highly successful multifamily real estate agent who has made a name for himself in the industry. His passion for real estate began at a young age while observing his grandparents manage their multifamily properties.

Rick “RJ” John, executive vice president and Ontario co-branch manager at DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services, specializes in consulting and corporate services in the industrial, investment, land and office asset classes.

As Chief Operations Officer, Jeffrey Johnson is responsible for oversight of Cypress West's corporate and property operations, including accounting property management, leasing construction management and investor services.

Christianne Kerns is the first female managing partner at Hahn & Hahn LLP, a respected law firm in Pasadena. Under her thoughtful leadership, the firm has transformed into a majority women-owned business, with a focus on inclusivity and representation.

Jonathan Larsen, principal and managing director, is a member of Avison Young’s global leadership team and a former U.S. Executive Committee member. He is the leader of Avison Young’s Downtown Los Angeles office, where he oversees delivery of all services to clients, develops new business and recruits additional talent to enhance local service offerings on a global basis.

Lee is the face of Jamison who has helped pace the company’s phenomenal growth, including its multifamily operation, which is the most active division in the company. In 2021, the company brought an additional 1,225 units to market and from 2022 through the end of 2023 they are on pace to add an additional 2,012 units to market.

Fernando Landa, a prominent real estate attorney, has built a successful career grounded in his passion for commercial real estate and dedication to client service.

As President of Community Preservation Partners (CPP), Anand Kannan is a leader and well-respected authority on affordable housing preservation and development. He has a sincere passion for the organization's mission to enhance, restore and preserve the affordability of aging communities in order to provide safe, quality homes for low-income families and seniors.

Andrew T. Kirsh is the co-chairman of Sklar Kirsh LLP and leads the firm’s real estate department. He is a highly skilled attorney specializing in commercial real estate transactions, representing a diverse range of clients including investors, developers, lenders and private equity providers.

Cary J. Lefton is CEO of Agora Realty & Management, which he founded in 1986. As CEO, he ensures Agora Realty maintains a reputation for highly successful retail centers and redevelopment due to its strength in researching what best serves a community, its residents and the surrounding neighborhood.

Casey Lins, a senior vice president at Kidder Matthews, specializes in investment sales, with a primary focus over the past 24 months being affordable housing ground-up development sites in South Los Angeles.

Brett Lyon is a broker and co-founder of Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, an investment brokerage firm specializing in the sale and exchange of multifamily, redevelopment, residential and commercial real estate throughout Southern California.

Karla MacOary, co-chair of Nossaman's Real Estate Group, brings over 25 years of experience in real estate transactions and financing Her practice focuses on representing investors, developers and governmental agencies in a wide range of real estate matters.

Eddie Lorin is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Alliant Strategic Development (ASD). He is a real estate owner, developer and acting principal and throughout his career has successfully acquired more than 200 properties (40,000 units) for over $4.

Patrick Luther is managing principal and cofounder of SRS Real Estate Partners’ National Net Lease Group. He is a top-five retail real estate broker nationwide and top 10 commercial real estate broker nationwide.

Jo-E Lopez brings over 20 years of experience in the architecture and construction industries to her role as chief relationship officer for Snyder Langston. In this position, she is the second female to achieve executive level at the Irvine-based trusted advisor to Fortune 500, mid-size and start-up companies.

Darla Longo has been a top-producing real estate professional for more than 40 years, specializing in investment sales, sale lease-backs, leasing, user and land sales, and recapitalizations of institutional investment properties.

A 38-year brokerage industry veteran, Jodi Meade is one of the nation’s foremost automotive properties experts. Two decades ago, in an entrepreneurial move to fill a void she identified in the market need – both nationally and internationally – she founded and launched the Automotive Properties Group at CBRE in 2004.

For the last 40 years, Damian McKinney has grown his reputation as a trusted commercial real estate advisor for companies and investors to create value and achieve bottom-line savings. In 1985, his business model expanded – many corporate clients requested his integrity and economic expertise for their personal real estate investing.

Albert Moon is a CRE finance specialist with expertise in representing private lenders and institutional lenders in various real estate financings. He handles loan origination, documentation, negotiation and closing processes for acquisitions, construction, development and refinancing of diverse properties.

Tony Morales is the executive managing director at JLL in Downtown Los Angeles and a leader in the tenant representation practice in the Los Angeles market, where he is widely recognized as a preeminent real estate expert on a myriad of transaction facets.

Tony Natsis is a highly regarded real estate attorney known for his involvement in major deals on the West Coast and nationwide. He has provided education to the real estate and legal communities regarding COVID-19-related issues.

Jonathan Nikfarjam is a commercial real estate broker with a career spanning over 15 years. As the managing principal and co-founder of Shield Commercial Real Estate, he has made significant contributions to the field and has helped countless clients achieve their real estate and financial goals.

Devon Munos is the senior director and head of research platform initiatives at Savills and works out of the West Los Angeles office. She was promoted to this newly developed national role in the fall of 2021 and has since hired and trained a research team to support her in creating innovative thought leadership for the firm’s practice groups.

Greg Offsay joined illi Commercial Real Estate in December 2007 after graduating from USC, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in economics. His primary focus in brokerage is leasing and investment sales of retail and industrial properties.

Mungo’s contributions to DAUM’s success have been invaluable. He consistently raises the bar and sets new benchmarks across the industry, while earning numerous accolades and commendations along the way. He focuses on the niche port markets of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Ricardo Pacheco serves as the managing director of brokerage for Colliers’ Los Angeles offices. A trusted advisor and leader, he is responsible for strengthening business development, improving service delivery and recruiting world-class talent.

Sean Rawson is a recognized leader in the multifamily development and investment industry. An expert in affordable housing, he has a deep understanding of tax credit financing and housing policy. He is an expert in working with local governments to create a diversity of housing types to meet their public policy goals.

Rick Raymundo is the senior managing director of investments and serves as executive director of Marcus & Millichap's National Multi-Housing Group. Specializing in the sale and acquisition of multifamily properties, he is respected as one of the top producers in Los Angeles County.

Reuben Robin, founder and CEO of Concord Ventures, has more than 20 years of experience in real estate investment and oversees virtually all aspects of the company’s activities. Under his guidance, Concord has grown from a one-person operation to a group consisting of five affiliated companies with more than 80 employees.

Rob Rubano is a Vice Chair at Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate brokerage, leading the firm’s debt and structured finance platform from their Century City office in West Los Angeles. He is a top-producing broker, having completed over $80 billion in transactions throughout his career.

Timothy (Tim) Reimers is a leader not only in Sheppard Mullin's real estate and finance practices but also throughout the Los Angeles area. His practice focuses on impact real estate and finance matters, including social infrastructure, multifamily housing, clean water, clean power and public-private partnerships.

Scott Rosenberg brings over 15 years of experience in Los Angeles multifamily sales, having closed over 200 transactions totaling assets valued at nearly a billion dollars.

In 2023 Jason Rich was elevated to CEO of Snyder Langston, one of Southern California’s leading commercial and multifamily builders, now in its 64th year. The announcement comes at an eight-year milestone in a 10-year succession plan.

Marc D. Renard is the executive vice chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s (C&W) global capital markets group. As the leader of one of the nation’s most successful capital market groups, he and his team have closed over 550 transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $38 billion.

Andrew Schmerzler is a partner in Venable’s real estate department, specializing in the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of various properties.

As an investment advisor at Sands Investment Group, Adam Scherr is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry.

Tom Sestanovich is a remarkable individual who overcame childhood bone cancer, defying the odds and triumphing with the help of groundbreaking treatments.

The success of The Klabin Company is largely defined by its people; those who embrace the firm’s enduring culture of collaboration and the value of client relationships.

Stepp Commercial Group is a leader in private capital multifamily investments across Los Angeles County. Founded by Robert Stepp, the firm has completed more than $3 billion in transaction volume, helping clients achieve higher returns through 1031 exchanges both within Los Angeles as well as in higher-growth markets outside of L.

Mike Tingus assumed the position of president of Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura in January 2004 and, while holding the title of president, has ranked as one of the top-producing brokers in the region each year.

Sejal Sonani, AIA, LEED AP is a principal and managing director at HLW, a leading full-service design firm. She has been instrumental in transforming the firm’s Los Angeles studio into a holistic practice with a strengthened focus on architecture, while also providing interior design, landscape and lighting design services.

Woody Stahl is a broker and co-founder of Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate. Licensed since 2003, he has closed hundreds of residential and commercial real estate transactions and is also a general contractor, which is a utility in analyzing value-add and development opportunities.

With over 21 years of architectural experience, Ryan Weller's distinctive ability to structure teams tailored to suit client needs while implementing industry-leading design trends has led to the execution of hundreds of high-end retail projects throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Nick Walker specializes in the ever-growing self-storage industry throughout the United States. Among the variety of client types, he represents are individuals and syndicators, as well as corporations, financial institutions, real estate investment trusts, pension funds, endowments and domestic and international investors.

Albert C. Valencia focuses on real estate and related business matters, and represents a diverse clientele including developers, private equity investors and commercial banks in various transactions.

Courtney Trujillo is president of SR Watt Company, a woman-led commercial real estate firm launched in mid-2022 in Southern California. This new entity was formed out of the reorganization of L.A.-based Watt Companies.

Brad Umansky is president & head coach of Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP), the Inland Empire's leading retail brokerage firm. From 2021 to 2022, PREP completed more retail leasing & sale transactions than any other brokerage office based in the Inland Empire.

As the founder and CEO of Dunleer, BJ Turner has led the company for more than nine years. Over that time the firm has acquired more than $500 million of assets in the industrial and multifamily sectors in five states and has upwards of 200 investors seeing consistently strong ROIs.

Jon Wolf is an experienced attorney specializing in business and real estate transactions, corporate governance and related disputes. He provides counsel on various commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, technology licenses, real estate transactions, secured lender transactions and private equity ventures.

Senior Vice President and Market Leader Daniel Withers brings his 20-plus years in the industry to his leadership role at Matthews, acting as a mentor for young entrepreneurs breaking into the business. In his position, he oversees the company’s Encino office and progresses efforts to support the management structure.