Studley joins a panel of industry heavyweights that already includes Stephen L. Green, founder and chairman of S.L. Green Realty Corp.; Stephen Siegel, chairman of global brokerage at CB Richard Ellis; Lawrence Benenson, EVP of Benenson Capital Partners; Richard LeFrak, chairman and CEO of the LeFrak Organization; and Anthony Malkin, president of Wien & Malkin, who will serve as moderator. In keeping with the rest of the all-day conference, their discussion will further the theme "Onward & Upward in the Real Estate Capital of the World," offering fresh ideas and positive direction for taking advantage of tough times.

""While the current market downturn is extremely challenging, this panel of industry icons will provide unparalleled guidance on how best to weather the economic storm and define new opportunities," says Michael Desiato, vice president of Incisive Media's real estate group. "Julien's contribution to the New York real estate market—and by extension the national scene--truly raises him to the level of an industry legend. There is a depth of experience represented on this panel that is unequaled in the industry. This event promises to deliver groundbreaking insights to our audience--insights possible only with the likes of Julien Studley, Steve Green, Steve Siegel, Richard LeFrak, Lawrence Benenson and Anthony Malkin."

Among the other highlights planned for RealShare New York are the annual "Town Hall" gathering, this time focusing on the outlook for leasing, development and investment one year after the turmoil on Wall Street; an owners' panel; a panel for investors; and sessions on refinancing and the next iteration of CMBS.