Nick Pepe is the Director and Licensing Specialist on Kasirer’s Real Estate team, where he focuses on land use projects and supports the development and execution of government and community engagement strategies. He also leads the firm’s hospitality practice, guiding restaurants, bars, hotels, and private membership clubs through the process of obtaining liquor licenses and securing the necessary operational permits.

Nick began his career at Kasirer as a Government Relations Intern in 2020, assisting with meeting preparation, research, and tracking New York City Council committee hearings. Prior to joining Kasirer, he held internships with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Assembly Member Charles Lavine, and Assembly Member Brian Barnwell, gaining hands-on experience in legislative research, policy analysis, and constituent services.

Nick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and Management from SUNY Albany, where he served as Vice President of the Student Association, Vice Chair of the University Auxiliary Services Board, and a member of the President’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. He later earned a Master of Public Administration from CUNY Baruch College in 2021.