WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate (WX) has named Sonia Kaur Bain, Partner in the Real Estate group at Blank Rome LLP, as its 2025 Woman of the Year. Bain, a respected attorney and longtime WX leader, will be honored at the organization’s annual Woman of the Year Gala on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Sonia has built a nationally recognized practice representing developers, retailers, family offices, hospitality groups, and institutional investors in complex, high-value transactions across the United States. Her career highlights include leading the $1.3 billion acquisition of a portfolio of data centers across 18 jurisdictions, as well as the $600 million purchase of a Class A office tower in Oakland, California. In New York City, her work has included landmark mixed-use developments in Hudson Yards, DUMBO, and Times Square, as well as luxury residential towers and large-scale retail and entertainment destinations.
“Sonia exemplifies the intelligence, generosity, and strength of leadership that WX celebrates with this honor,” said Lauren Cahill, President of WX Inc. “Her legal acumen, her commitment to mentoring women in the industry, and her long-standing leadership within WX have made her an invaluable force in the commercial real estate community.”
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"Sonia Kaur Bain Named WX’s 2025 Woman of the Year: Honoring Leadership & Mentorship in Real Estate," was published in Commercial Observer on September 17, 2025.
