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Year in Review 2018: Karen Scanna, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

Name & Title: Karen Scanna, Partner

Company Name: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

Address: 180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038

Website: www.stroock.com 

Social Media:

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kscanna/;
  • https://twitter.com/stroock 

 

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?

I’m continuing to work on Essex Crossing in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, an almost 2 million s/f project that will include 1,000 new residences — more than half of which are affordable — along with retail and office space. Set to be completed in 2024, Essex Crossing will also be the new home of The International Center of Photography.

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