Hannah Ross - New York, NY

Hannah May Ross is a fifth-year attorney with Kurta Law, a national law firm representing investors in securities litigation and arbitration. Since joining the firm, Hannah has brought a personable manner and client-centered approach to advocating for investors and protecting their interests. She was recently selected to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.

Hannah’s commitment to investor protection extends to her leadership in the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA). As Co-Chair of its Young Member Committee, she has organized educational programming and networking opportunities for attorneys in their first five years of practice. Over two consecutive years, her work has included multiple networking events and a webinar series covering key issues in securities litigation. In 2024, Hannah received PIABA’s Young Member Award in recognition of her service to PIABA, investor protection, and education.

Hannah has also spoken on legal ethics at PIABA’s annual meeting and participated in bar association panels addressing elder financial fraud and investment scams, including schemes commonly known as “pig butchering.” Through these presentations, she contributes to discussions about recognizing financial exploitation and protecting vulnerable investors.

Admitted to practice law in both New York and Florida, Hannah brings a multijurisdictional perspective to her work representing investors in securities litigation and arbitration.

Hannah remains actively involved with New York Law School. As a Mentor Attorney in its Securities Law Clinic, she supervises students’ practical legal work and supports their professional development. She has returned as a guest lecturer in the school’s Securities Seminar, sharing perspectives on representing investors. Through the school’s Bar Mentorship Program, she provides guidance and support to recent graduates preparing for the bar examination.

Hannah graduated in the top 15% of her class at New York Law School. During law school, she participated in the Pro Bono Scholars Program, devoting full-time service to individuals of limited means in New York State. She was also a member of the Moot Court Association and a Senior Editor of FLQ, a scholarly journal published by the American Bar Association. Her participation in the Securities Law Clinic included a placement at Kurta Law, where she later joined the firm as an associate.

Hannah earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida, graduating magna cum laude. Outside her practice, she enjoys watching movies, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends. Whenever possible, her favorite place to be is the beach.