On February 5, 2026, Bob Knakal, Chairman & CEO of BKREA, moderated Offit Kurman’s Women’s Commercial Real Estate Panel, uniting distinguished leaders across lending, law, environment, accounting, brokerage, and title to share actionable strategies for navigating uncertainty and uncovering opportunity in today’s shifting market.
-- Bob Knakal, Chairman & CEO of BKREA, moderated a Women’s Commercial Real Estate Panel, presented by Offit Kurman, on February 5, 2026, convening leading professionals from across lending, legal, environmental, accounting, brokerage, and title to discuss how investors and owners can navigate uncertainty in today’s commercial real estate market.
The discussion focused on practical strategies for managing risk, preserving value, and positioning assets for opportunity during periods of market volatility. Panelists shared real-world insights on underwriting discipline, legal and environmental preparedness, tax and accounting strategy, documentation, title integrity, and market sentiment across asset classes.
“Periods of uncertainty do not eliminate opportunity,” said Bob Knakal. “They reward preparation, discipline, and clarity of execution. This panel brought together exceptional women who are actively advising clients through complex transactions and who understand where deals succeed, where they break down, and how owners can position themselves to move quickly when conditions shift.”
The panel featured a diverse group of industry leaders, including:
Elizabeth Roy, Lender who discussed how lenders have adjusted underwriting standards in response to volatility, how risk is evaluated today, and what distinguishes borrowers who successfully close deals when capital is constrained.
Janet Stelz, Environmental Consultant, who addressed how environmental risks are amplified during distressed transactions, which due diligence steps should never be skipped, and how proactive environmental planning can protect value and create competitive advantages.
Alicia Mynarska, Accountant, who highlighted commonly overlooked accounting and tax strategies during uncertain cycles, emphasizing the importance of liquidity management, depreciation planning, Opportunity Zones, and the impact of recent tax legislation on long-term holding and exit strategies.
Faith Miros, Attorney, who focused on internal legal readiness and its direct effect on speed, leverage, and valuation. She emphasized that downturns reveal documentation weaknesses rather than create them, and that clean, current records are critical to maintaining negotiating strength.
Genessy Jaramillo, Broker, who shared observations on shifting market sentiment, early signs of opportunity across asset classes, and how local political and zoning factors influence pricing and demand.
Nicolette Sinatra, Title Expert, who underscored the importance of clean title and strong documentation during market disruptions, common title issues that arise in stressed deals, and proactive steps owners can take to avoid surprises when refinancing or selling.
Throughout the panel, speakers challenged the misconception that uncertainty should halt market engagement. Instead, they emphasized preparedness, strong advisory teams, disciplined due diligence, and clean documentation as essential tools for navigating volatility and capitalizing on future opportunities.
Bob Knakal was proud to moderate such an esteemed panel of commercial real estate women. “Women are among the very top professionals in our industry and have been for many years. However, they are disproportionately underrepresented in our market”, stated Knakal, who added, “At BKREA, we are doing all we can to find, train, promote, inspire and support the next generation of female leaders in commercial real estate.”
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