In the News: AABANY’s President Spotlighted as One of the 2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate by the New York Real Estate Journal

On August 25, AABANY’s very own President, Varuna Bhattacharyya was featured as one of the 2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate by the New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ).

NYREJ asked Varuna questions about her commercial real estate practice, such as her most rewarding project in the past year and what upcoming commercial real estate trends she sees on the horizon. When reflecting on her most important leadership lesson to date, Varuna emphasized authenticity, finding that “the most effective leadership comes from embracing your own values, strengths, and perspective.”

Please join AABANY in congratulating President Varuna Bhattacharyya on being spotlighted in NYREJ.

To read the full article, click here.

AABANY’s Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring Committee and Young Lawyers Committee Host Ice-Skating Social at Bryant Park

On January 16, 2025, AABANY’s Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring Committee (CBRC) and Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) hosted an ice-skating social at Bryant Park to start off the New Year.  The Committees welcomed members of all skating abilities, from first timers to experienced skaters who helped the first timers hone their skating skills as they circled the ice.  The event featured some light snow, which enhanced the experience for our attendees.

After skating, attendees networked over après-skating drinks and food at the Vanderbilt Bar & Grill and discussed different areas of law, including bankruptcy and restructuring, intellectual property, commercial real estate and the judiciary.

A big thank you to everyone who attended! The Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring Committee as well as the Young Lawyers Committee always welcome new members to join our growing and dynamic community.

To learn more about the Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring Committee and the Young Lawyers Committee as well as how you can get involved, visit the Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring Committee and Young Lawyers Committee Committee pages on the AABANY website.