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Events | 10.29.26

Danielle Lesser Moderates Panel at Commercial Observer New York State of Office Forum 2026

Morrison Cohen Partner Danielle Lesser, chair of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice, will moderate a panel at Commercial Observer’s New York State of Office Forum on November 4, 2026, in New York City.

Danielle will lead the discussion, “The Great Lease Reset: Navigating the 2026–2028 Rollover Wave,” examining how a major wave of office lease expirations is reshaping New York City’s office market, from pricing and concessions to workplace strategy and portfolio performance. Office owners, brokers, and tenants will share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Danielle’s panel includes:

  • Peter Brindley, EVP, Head of Real Estate, Elecor Properties

  • Michael T. Cohen, Principal, Williams Equities

  • Ryan Kass, Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Real Estate & Chief Revenue Officer, Empire State Realty Trust

  • Suzanne Puccino, SVP, Director of Global Workplace Strategy, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff Group

The forum brings together New York City’s leading commercial real estate owners, tenants and industry innovators to discuss the evolving office market and the future of workplace strategy.

Learn more and register here. 

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