Project Title: How has the Rise of Ecommerce Business Changed Commercial Real Estate Law Practices in Large US Cities?
BASIS Advisor: Ms. Soszynski
Internship Location: Digital (New York, NY)
Onsite Mentor: Sean Powell
With the world constantly changing due to technology there are many things to reflect on when working towards the future. Our justice system helps regulate every little bit and piece of our society. In addition to this, businesses help promote development through economic growth. I want to examine the changes in these concepts over time. The main goal of my project is to document the change of commercial real estate law practices within the country due to the growth of Ecommerce businesses. I will be interviewing real estate lawyers and determining how their practices were impacted by the rise of Ecommerce. The real estate market is very important as it impacts both the legal and business side of a consumer and producer interaction. I am excited to explore the change and see what additional, potential changes exist for this market in the future.
My Posts
Week 10: The End
Jun 23, 2021
Hello everyone, welcome back. This is my last post and it is crazy to think my project is already over. I spent this week working on my final presentation that I have to present. In addition, I have been trying to organize my findings into one long report. This report could be considered my documentation […]
Week 9: The First Last Interview
Jun 22, 2021
Hello everybody, welcome back. This week was focused on any last research I could find and a reflection on my first interview that I had even before the senior project started. As for my interview with Basis Manhattan, it went well and I got a chance to explain my project as well as the process […]
Week 8: New Transitions
Jun 02, 2021
Hello everyone, welcome back. This week I did some independent research as I did not have any scheduled visits or interviews during the week. I do have an interview with someone from Basis Manhattan to talk about my project but that is about it. Since this interview isn’t part of my research it won’t contribute […]
Week 7: The Cushman and Wakefield Experience
May 24, 2021
Hello everybody, welcome back. This week I was able to have another visit, and this time, it was to the Cushman and Wakefield office located in midtown Manhattan. I entered their office, where I was greeted by the welcoming Helen Paul. She is a part of the company’s prolific leasing team and works advising the […]
Week 6: Basis Chelsea Campus
May 11, 2021
Hello everybody, welcome back. This week I was able to visit the Basis campus that is under construction in Chelsea Piers (located in Manhattan). I was able to get another tour by Curtis Tong once again. Just like before the other visit I had some concerns prior to my visit. My main one was the […]
Week 5: Data and Trend Research
May 05, 2021
During this week, I got some updates with my on-site visits to help expand my project. Mr.Cassell talked to Curtis Tong, who works with Cushman and Wakefield, about my next trip, which will be at the Basis campus located in Chelsea. In addition, there are plans for me to interview and potentially visit other members […]
Week 4: Experience and Development
Apr 28, 2021
Welcome back, everybody hope you are doing well. This week, I contacted Mr. Powell to help set me up with some potential interviews I can conduct as a part of my project. He discussed with me some options that are yet to be confirmed. He is also working alongside Mr. Cassell, and attempting to get […]
Week 3: New Perspectives
Apr 20, 2021
Hello everybody, thanks for coming back. This week was an independent research type of week. I am still waiting for a response from Mr. Cassell regarding what my next task should be. I am also waiting for a reply from the BASIS Independent Manhattan school, who reached out to me and wanted to talk to […]
Week 2: Basis Albee Square
Apr 10, 2021
Hello everybody, welcome back! This week was a bit more hands-on as I was able to engage in my first sort of “on-site activity.” My on-site advisor, Mr.Cassell, got back to me, and I was able to take a trip to downtown Brooklyn to explore my project. During this week, he contacted Curtis Tong, who […]
Week 1: Setting the scene
Apr 02, 2021
Hello everybody, welcome back! I have been conducting independent research throughout the week to help further my project. I am still waiting to hear back from my on-site advisor with regards to confirming my placement on the development site in downtown Brooklyn. With that in mind, I decided to continue researching on my own with […]
Week 0: Senior Project Introduction
Mar 28, 2021
Hello everybody! My name is Zihan Salim and I am a senior at Basis Independent Brooklyn. A few things to note about me. I am an outgoing individual who is always looking to learn about the world around me. To become engrossed in a new environment and get out of my comfort zone is always […]