Real Estate Forum recently profiled women in the commercial real estate industry, highlighting their achievements and the journey toward parity in the field in its annual “Women of Influence” issue. Houston-based Real Estate partner Laura Hannusch is included on this year’s list, and she spoke to the magazine about what she finds rewarding in her work.

“I’ve never seen career satisfaction as just a collection of personal goals and benchmarks. Large-figure transactions, intriguing negotiations and projects are all part of a fulfilling career, but they are just one part,” Hannusch said. “I consider the mentoring of less experienced legal professionals—especially incoming women but ultimately, everyone—as an important part of my professional mission.”