Biography
Ranked among New York's leading construction law attorneys by Chambers USA, Laurie advises clients throughout the project lifecycle, mitigates risks and protects and defends their interests in disputes involving construction defects, payment claims, liens and other issues.
Laurie represents domestic and international developers and owners, major construction companies, trade contractors, architects, engineers and consultants in a broad range of construction matters, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Acting as a business partner, she counsels clients in the preparation, review and negotiation of:
- Construction and design contracts
- Easements, licensing and zoning lot development agreements with neighboring properties
- Insurance policies, financing and leases
- Project management, development, branding and brokerage agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Settlement, prosecution and defense of contract dispute, lien disputes and construction defect cases
Laurie is also listed as a mediator and arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association's construction industry and commercial arbitration panels.
Among her successes throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Laurie assisted multiple clients in evaluating schedule delays and reaching settlements with contractors as to how to mitigate delays, maximize off-site productivity and minimize costs while maintaining project progress. She continues to counsel clients on addressing the ongoing supply and labor chain impacts facing the construction industry as a result of the pandemic.
Before Fox Rothschild
Prior to joining Fox Rothschild, Laurie was a partner in the real estate and construction practice of an East Coast law firm.
Beyond Fox Rothschild
Laurie is an active speaker, published author and CLE instructor. She has taught the popular CLE program "Welcome to the Neighborhood” with National Law Institute for the past decade.
Laurie also is an adjunct professor and mentor at Brooklyn Law School, where she teaches Construction Law.
She is an active member of the Palm Beach/Treasure Coast and New York Chapters of CREW Network.
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Education
- Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1997)
- Binghamton University – State University of New York (B.A., cum laude)
Memberships
- Professional Women in Construction, New York Chapter
- CREW Network
- New York Chapter
- Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Chapter
- New York Building Congress
- Construction Law Committee
- Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
- Professional Women in Construction, New York Chapter
Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA, Construction - New York (2020-2025)
- Named to the "Notable Women in Law" list by Crain's New York Business (2021, 2022)
- Selected to the "Best Lawyers in America" list for Construction Law in New York, NY by Best Lawyers (2021-2026)
- Selected to the "Super Lawyers" list for Construction Litigation in New York (2021-2025)
- LEED Green Associate

