Commercial Observer Names Laurie Grasso to Power 100 List for Third Time

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that New York Partner and Co-chair of the firm’s global real estate practice Laurie A. Grasso has been named to the 2025 Power 100 list by Commercial Observer, marking her third recognition by the publication. This elite list honors “commercial real estate’s most powerful players.”

In its 18^th year, the Power 100 recognizes power players in the real estate industry who are considered to be “the most adept leaders who rose to the top by thinking differently, by challenging the status quo, and by rewriting the definition of excellence.”

As the only female attorney on the list, and one of just four women individually honored, Grasso was recognized by the publication not only for her consistent approach to deals, “as evidenced by 2024’s deal flow,” but also her willingness to expand into new areas, from debt funds to data centers. The publication also highlighted her passion for connecting with the industry’s female leaders.

For the past five years, Grasso has served as co-chair of Hunton’s global real estate practice, leading a team of more than 80 real estate lawyers across eight major markets, including New York. Beyond this, she co-chairs the firm’s real estate industry group—one of its four key industry sectors— where she drives strategic growth and development. In this role, she helps to lead and unite more than 200 lawyers firmwide across 14 global markets, fostering collaboration, staying ahead of industry trends, and strategizing on deal execution to provide excellent client service. This team handled transactions valued over $163 billion in the last year, which has included advising on billion-dollar data center deals and portfolio acquisitions, redeveloping entire city blocks, and numerous creative restructurings and debt acquisitions.

An accomplished dealmaker, Grasso takes a client-focused approach to her practice, often acting as in-house counsel for her clients and becoming a trusted member of their businesses. She has a long list of clients who have been with her since the beginning of her practice and appreciate her ability to adeptly and efficiently handle any type of real estate deal.

View the full list of Commercial Observer’s Power 100.