11620 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

          Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. is pleased to announce the February 1, 2012 grand opening of executive offices in Brentwood, Los Angeles.  

         The new Brentwood Executive Suite is located in the West Wilshire Center located at 11620 Wilshire Blvd., 9FL, one block west of the 405 freeway, on the corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Barry Avenue.  This 11 story Energy Star rated building is within walking distance to popular San Vicente Blvd. restaurants, shops and nearby residential area and is in close proximity to surrounding neighborhoods of Brentwood, Westwood and Santa Monica.  Onsite amenities include 24/7 security, car wash, café with internet access and cable TV, help make this a highly sought after location for tenants in the area.

          Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. will occupy the entire 9^th floor which offers sweeping 360° views from Downtown LA to the Pacific Coast, with over 61 offices available for rent.  The firm has immediate plans to upgrade the facility and expand the scope of services to give the tenants a competitive edge for their business and provide an enjoyable working environment.  Executive Suite features will include several conference rooms with an online reservation system for easy scheduling, enterprise grade internet access, and telephone service and equipment.  Tenants will enjoy the excellent amenities throughout the suite with the flexibility of interior or floor to ceiling window offices with views of Los Angeles.  The kitchen and reception area will be contemporary and offer complimentary beverage service to tenants and their clients.  Barrister has trained staff at the West Wilshire Center who will answer all incoming calls, greet clients, and assist tenants with their day to day business needs.  

             “By taking advantage of the features and services provided by the staff, tenants gain more time to focus on their core business and enjoy coming to work in a thriving and friendly atmosphere” said Carrie  Gates, Vice President of Leasing and Marketing for the company.  “Referrals from our current client base was one of our top sources of new business in 2011. That tells me that we’re doing a great job.  Clearly they see the positive impact on their bottom line and are happy with our service, or else they wouldn’t recommend us to their friends.”

        Please call 1-800-576-0744 to speak to a sales representative regarding availability at 11620 Wilshire Boulevard, 9^th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025, or email leasing@barrister-suites.com

       “Coming to work at the Sherman Oaks Galleria every day was fantastic in 2011,” says Area Vice President, Christine Nam.  “And I look forward to plenty more in 2012.  It was a wonderful year for Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. in the Sherman Oaks Galleria and this video that The Galleria put together shows you exactly why!”

Sherman Oaks Galleria Year in Review

        Are you a tenant with Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. with something to highlight from 2011 or upcoming in 2012?  Throughout the year we spotlight numerous tenants for their personal or business honors, volunteer work, and accomplishments.  Please email leasing@barrister-suites.com or talk to your Suite Manager to share your story.

            As the second largest commercial holiday, second to Christmas, everyone knows about the spooky holiday that comes every year on October 31^st.  But most don’t know Halloween’s origins and various interpretations on the myths and superstitions.

            Modern day Halloween is a night of pranks, dressing up as super heroes, and trick-or-treating.  But these traditions are far off from the original holiday tracing traditions back to the 8^th century.  Halloween is continuing to evolve, although the basic traditions are traced back to two different celebrations.  First, the Catholic’s All Saint’s Day, later known as All Souls Day, which honors the dead and the Celtic Festival of Samhain which were both held on October 31st.  Samhain was a feast to mark the beginning of winter and it was believed that ghosts would return to earth to damage the crops.  

          As it became popular in America it was more of a secular but community-centered holiday with parties, parades and town-wide parties.  Today, Americans spend an estimated $6 billion annually on Halloween, making it the country’s second largest commercial holiday.  A large part of this money comes from candy for trick-or-treating, costumes, and Halloween parties.  It was believed that on Halloween, ghosts come back to earth and to keep ghosts away, people put bowls of candy in front of their doors to prevent them from entering.  And in order to walk amongst the ghosts, people would wear masks. 

          And there are a few traditions that focused on the future, not the past.  A common game at Halloween parties still to this day is to bob for apples.  But did you know that the first successful “apple-bobber” at a party would be the first to walk down the aisle next? 

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