Hogan Lovells 2024 Election Impact and Congressional Outlook Report
Ross F. Moskowitz
Partner Corporate & Finance
Languages
English
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Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Insights and events
Ross F. Moskowitz serves as a strategic advisor to leading real estate development clients with an emphasis on land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, environmental, economic development, and tax abatement and exemption issues. His practice includes structuring and financing public-private development transactions. He regularly appears before governmental agencies, including the New York City Planning Commission, the Board of Standards and Appeals, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission on behalf of private developers, institutional investors, investment management groups, and not-for-profit institutions seeking discretionary zoning approval. He advises financial service and media companies and professional service firms regarding their strategic plans for multiple occupancies throughout New York City.
’’As one of the country’s leading real estate lawyers, Ross has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. He was named Law360 Real Estate MVP and ranked among Commercial Observer's Leading Legals: New York's Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys.
His pro bono service includes aiding the South Street Seaport Museum in securing funding for its revitalization and helping the Museum of Arts and Design to acquire 2 Columbus Circle in New York, while also defending the deal against four separate lawsuits. Ross received Chambers USA's Diversity and Inclusion "Outstanding Ally" award in 2019, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, and as an ally for diverse groups. In 2023, he received the John E. Higgins Diversity Trailblazer Award from the NYSBA's Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and New York Law Journal’s Diversity Initiative Award.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., New York Law School, 1984
- B.A., The George Washington University, 1981
Bar admissions and qualifications
- New York
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships
- Executive Committee, New York Law School, present, Board of Trustees, 2009-present
- Board of Governors, Real Estate Board of New York Co-chair, Economic Development Committee, 2008-present; Member, 1999-present Member, Zoning and Design Committee, 1999-2015
- Secretary, Land Use/Environmental Committee, American College of Real Estate Lawyers, 2022, 2023
- Executive Committee, Alliance for Downtown New York, present Board of Directors, 2011-2023
- Chair, Committee on Land Use Planning and Zoning, New York City Bar Association, 2013-2016 Member, 2005-2008, 2011-2014
- Member, Advisory Board for Center for Real Estate Studies, New York Law School, 2007-present
- Member, CityLand Advisory Board, 2005-present
- Board of Directors, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, 2002-2016
- Member, Technical Advisory Committee, “Group of 35” (Schumer Blue-Ribbon Task Force on New York City Commercial Space), 2000- 2001
- Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Recognition
Events
Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
6 December 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (EST)
Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
01 December 2023 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)