NEW YORK – June 26, 2026 – Nicole L. Weingartner, a director in the Government Law & Policy Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, was named to Long Island Business News’ “Influential Women Leaders” list, part of its 2026 Influencer series.
The list features profiles of impactful women leaders on Long Island who lead with ambition. According to the publication, “What … stands out in this year’s Influencers is the degree to which these leaders give back — not as an afterthought, but as a defining feature of how they work.”
Weingartner provides strategic advocacy support to clients navigating state government relations. She represents nonprofit organizations, trade associations, and government entities, particularly those located on Long Island, in budgetary, legislative, and regulatory matters. Her practice includes designing and implementing legislative advocacy campaigns and reviewing the potential implications of state and local laws. She also serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors of the AHRC Suffolk Foundation as well as a co-founder of a Long Island women’s networking group, Her Long Island Influence.
Weingartner’s work focuses on helping clients address complex issues such as funding, contracting and procurement, and crisis management. Her relationships at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels help her guide clients through multifaceted governmental processes. She draws on her experience serving in the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly to help clients navigate legislative and budget processes.
Greenberg Traurig's Long Island team offers experienced attorneys with deep local ties across Suffolk and Nassau counties, including professionals with significant political and civic backgrounds. The team handles complex legal matters for high-profile clients nationally and globally.
As the first global law firm to establish a significant Long Island presence, Greenberg Traurig is also the only BigLaw firm combining global resources with physical offices across the broader New York metro area, including Manhattan, Westchester, and New Jersey. The New York team is frequently recognized for its lobbying work and has been listed yearly on City & State’s “Top 50 Lobbyists” list (2020-2022, 2024-2025).