016: Ellen Sinreich, Founder and Managing Principal of The Sinreich Group

ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Ellen Sinreich is the Founder and Managing Principal of The Sinreich Group, a New York-based law firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate. For more than two decades, she has helped owners, developers, landlords, and tenants structure deals that are not only legally sound but also strategically advantageous. Ellen's experience spans more than $15 billion in real estate transactions, representing clients that include Fortune 500 companies, REITs, government agencies, and entrepreneurs. What sets her approach apart is a business-minded perspective — she doesn't just negotiate contracts; she helps clients unlock opportunities, mitigate risk, and achieve their long-term goals. In 2025, Ellen will assume the role of Chair of ICSC's Legal Advisory Council, where she'll collaborate with peers nationwide to shape the conversation on today's most pressing CRE legal issues. She is also active with ULI and The Pipeline, extending her perspective across the broader real estate community. Earlier in her career, Ellen founded Green Edge, LLC, advising companies and property owners on integrating sustainability into their portfolios. That commitment to innovation continues to influence her work today as clients navigate shifting market, regulatory, and environmental dynamics. Email the guest: [email protected]  ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts