LAWYER PROFILE
Karen Scanna

Karen Scanna

USA 2026

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Professional Memberships

Member, Urban Land Institute Program Committee for 2024 Spring Meeting

Member, Urban Land Institute Awards Committee, 2022 ULI NY Awards for Excellence in Development

Member, Urban Land Institute New York Mixed-Use Council

Member, Urban Land Institute New York Women’s Leadership Initiative

Member, WX, Inc. – New York Women Executives in Real Estate

Member, WX, Inc. Membership Committee

Mentor, WX, Inc.

Member, Real Estate Board of New York

Member, New York City Bar Association

Personal

Karen Scanna has worked on several of the most complex and high-profile real estate transactions in New York City's history. Her practice focuses on the acquisition, development, and financing of property - including mortgage, mezzanine and preferred equity, and construction-to-permanent loans – and in negotiating joint venture agreements. Several of Karen's transactions have also involved complex public-private partnerships.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Karen Scanna acts for clients on a range of complex real estate matters, including financings, acquisitions and development projects. Her expertise includes office, residential and retail properties.

Strengths

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  • Karen operates as a strategic adviser whose combination of legal excellence, business acumen and client-focused approach truly sets her apart.

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  • Karen's client service is exceptional. She is consistently responsive, highly accessible and remarkably proactive.

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  • Karen's advice is never delivered in a vacuum - it’s grounded in the real-world business implications and tailored to support our broader objectives.

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