My Story about the Palisades Fire by Andrew Kirsh interviewed by Gidi Cohen

Posted on March 24, 2025

In this episode of Real Talk, I tell my story about the Palisades Fire interviewed by Gidi Cohen, Founder & CEO at CGI+. We discuss:

  • What it was like in the Palisades on January 7 – the day of the fire
  • The hardest moments, challenges, optimism, fear, and frustrations
  • Next steps on rebuilding the Palisades

In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today’s market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. Don’t miss an episode of Real Talk:

Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.

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