A.Y. Strauss is proud to announce that Kristen J. Poe has been promoted to Partner, Kory Ann Ferro has been promoted to Counsel, and Audra Grosso has been promoted to Operations Coordinator.

Poe, a Partner in the firm’s Real Estate practice group, has over two decades of experience representing a wide variety of owners, investors, and private equity groups throughout the country in complex commercial real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing and joint ventures. Clients appreciate Kristen’s attention to detail, scope of knowledge, and proactive style of deal management. Poe received her J.D., cum laude, from Rutgers University School of Law and her B.S. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Ferro, Counsel in the firm’s Litigation practice group, is experienced representing national and global companies in commercial litigation in jurisdictions across the country, including contract disputes, employment claims, and tort claims, as well as representation of lending institutions in foreclosure proceedings. Ferro received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Rutgers University School of Law and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Temple University.

Grosso, Operations Coordinator based in the firm’s Roseland, NJ office has over a decade of law firm experience, including her work as a paralegal supporting a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation and franchising. Grosso received her B.S. from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.