Drawing on extensive experience navigating major shifts in the commercial real estate market, Melissa Copley reflects on her practice with McGuireWoods partner and host Phil Coover. Now vice chairman at Newmark in Chicago representing large office space tenants in major metropolitan areas, Melissa highlights the impact of today’s economic and geopolitical conditions.

Tenants considering economic uncertainty and occupancy tend to put off decision-making, which Melissa discourages. “I always like to have my clients start early, especially now. It is a shrinking pool of good alternatives,” she says.

Tune in for other insights, including why AI can’t replace strategic brain power, what happens when premier space goes vacant and what strong tenants are looking for in amenities. Spoiler: It’s beyond a fitness center.