Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office is a full-service firm representing Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, trade associations, and public entities in legislative, regulatory, and government relations matters. The team brings exceptional depth of public service experience, including former state judges, gubernatorial counsel, and city officials who provide sophisticated insight into policy-making and state institutions. The firm specializes in energy, health care, technology, real estate, and other industries, with particular expertise in Attorney General investigations.

About

Greenberg Traurig, LLP operates a full-service office in Albany with a diverse team of attorneys and lobbyists dedicated to helping clients navigate complex government and regulatory environments. The firm represents a broad spectrum of clients—from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, political parties, and public entities—across legislative and regulatory matters.

The Albany team specializes in advocacy tailored to each client's specific needs. Whether clients seek to support or oppose legislation, defend against executive or legislative action, obtain financial support or economic benefits, or resolve regulatory disputes, the firm brings both legal expertise and on-the-ground political knowledge. The attorneys and lobbyists represent clients before the Governor, executive branch agencies, the State legislature, public authorities, and regulatory bodies. They also handle sensitive matters such as investigations by the Attorney General, Medicaid Inspector General, or other state agencies; advise on compliance with New York's complex lobbying and campaign finance laws; and litigate disputes when necessary.

The firm's practice areas include energy, environmental law, health care, technology, media, insurance and financial services, education, gaming, transportation, and real estate and housing. Their experience in Attorney General investigations is particularly well-developed.

The Albany office is distinguished by the exceptional depth of public service experience within its team. Members include a former Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, former Assistant Counsel to the Governor for Transportation and Education, former Assistant Counsel for Energy and Environment, former Floor Counsel to the Senate, a former New York State Assembly Member, a former New York City Council Member, a former Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Finance, and a former Budget Director for New York City, among other senior state and federal positions. This extensive background in government service provides clients with sophisticated insight into how policy is made and how to effectively engage with state institutions.

Beyond private practice, many Albany team members continue to serve the public in roles such as Counsel to the New York Commission on Judicial Nomination, Chair of the Third Department Judicial Screening Committee, and Commissioner of the New York State Commission on Uniform Laws. The team is also involved in numerous community organizations and service initiatives.

Greenberg Traurig was founded in 1967 and has built its practice on the principle of serving clients better. The firm maintains a commitment to equal access to justice and community service alongside its commercial work.

Overview compiled from the firm's website