Danielle Lesser Moderates Panel at Commercial Observer Retail & Hospitality Forum
Partner Danielle Lesser, chair of Morrison Cohen’s Business Litigation Practice, will moderate a panel at the Commercial Observer Retail & Hospitality Forum on June 18, 2026, in New York City.
Danielle will lead the discussion, “Retail Repositioned: State of the Market & Emerging Strategies for the Next Generation of Shopping Centers,” which will explore how retail owners are responding to changing consumer behavior, evolving tenant demand and shifting market conditions, and the strategies driving the next generation of shopping centers.
She will be joined by industry leaders:
- Kenneth F. Bernstein, President & CEO, Acadia Realty Trust
- Stephanie McGowan, Managing Director, Real Estate, Blackstone
- Mike O’Neill, Executive Vice Chair, Cushman & Wakefield
- Adria Savarese, Managing Director, Real Estate Americas, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
The forum brings together major retailers, restaurateurs, hospitality brands and real estate leaders to examine the trends reshaping retail and hospitality.
Morrison Cohen is proud to sponsor the event.
Learn more and register here.
Contacts
- Danielle C. Lesser Partner & Chair, Business Litigation
- dlesser@morrisoncohen.com
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