Dan Stanco Interviews RXR's Scott Rechler: Why NYC Keeps Drawing Talent, Capital and Ideas

Video
September 10, 2026
24:15 minutes

As New York's skyline evolves, so does the story of the law firms and leaders that shape it. In this conversation marking the 25th anniversary of Ropes & Gray's New York office, senior real estate partner Dan Stanco sits down with Scott Rechler, chairman and CEO of RXR, to discuss what makes New York City an enduring magnet for talent, capital, and ideas.

Their wide-ranging dialogue covers the role of the physical workplace in mentorship and culture, how professional services firms are rethinking office space as a strategic asset, and why New York's unique ecosystem of industries, infrastructure, and civic commitment positions it for its next century of growth. It is a candid exchange between two real estate leaders who share a deep conviction about the city's future—and about a building: 1285 Avenue of the Americas, a first-class RXR property where Ropes & Gray will relocate its New York office in 2028.

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