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Samantha Sheeber is the managing partner at Starr Associates LLP. Ms. Sheeber practices in the development and offering plan group. She specializes in the registration of offering plans for both new construction condominiums and conversions of existing rental properties, including, mixed-use, residential and commercial properties. Ms. Sheeber works closely with New York’s leading developers to provide counsel and advice from the earliest stages of the development process through the final stages of creating the project from acquisition and construction through contract drafting, negotiation and closing of individual units. She is well versed in navigating the complex registration requirements of the New York State Department of Law, for both in state and out of state projects. Ms. Sheeber has been recognized in the real estate community (by developers and brokers as well as other attorneys) as a top deal maker in the creation of condominiums and the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements.

Michael Santora is a Principal at SB+C Architecture in NYC. In 2008 he founded CDC V, an MBE certified consulting firm with expert knowledge in municipal, building and zoning codes. In 2014 he co-founded Crown Architecture where he remains committed to the creativity, design, and style of each project. Michael leads Crown Holdings which specializes in the acquisition and assemblage of underdeveloped sites for a variety of new, mixed income affordable housing developments. All of Crown Holding’s developments meet Enterprise Green Community and Passive House Standards. His development in the South Bronx recently received the NYSERDA Building of Excellence Award.

Michael J. Romer is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Romer Debbas LLP, representing clients in the acquisition, sale, leasing, development, and financing of commercial and residential properties, including investors, private equity firms, financial institutions, and cooperative and condominium boards in New York City. He has built the firm into a full-service real estate practice and is a recognized industry expert, frequently commenting and lecturing on real estate and finance. Michael is certified by the New York Department of State to teach continuing education courses and has been named a Super Lawyer in the New York Metro area.