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Hunton & Williams hosts annual New York real estate client event

Shown above (from left) are: Hunton & Williams’ Don Simone, Matthew Scoville, Carl Schwartz, Laurie Grasso, Peter Mignone, Robert Brusco, and Brett Gross

Manhattan, NY On September 13, Hunton & Williams hosted more than 300 clients and friends at its Sixth Annual New York Real Estate Client Reception. Many of the industry’s best and brightest gathered poolside at Mr. Purple on the Lower East Side to enjoy an evening of food, drink and conversation set against the backdrop of the city panorama.

Over the past six years, the real estate practice at Hunton & Williams has seen growth, with a number of new hires expanding the team to 30 in New York and more than 75 firmwide. 

Founded in Virginia in 1901, Hunton & Williams now has 750+ lawyers serving clients from 19 offices around the world. The firm consistently features among the top in client service rankings and as a place to work.

Photo Credit: Steve Friedman

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