ALBANY, N.Y. — Aug. 1, 2022 — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added former New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky to its Government Law & Policy Practice in the Albany office. Kaminsky will advise a broad swath of regulated companies with complex issues involving New York state government with a particular focus on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) issues.
“Todd brings to bear significant experience as a leader in state government to our team here in Albany. Adding him to our bench is yet another sign of strength for our growing government capabilities not only here in Albany, but around the country,” said the Co-Chairs of the firm’s Government Law & Policy Practice Harold N. Iselin and Demetrius G. McDaniel.
“I am thrilled that after nearly two decades of public service, I can start my next chapter supporting Greenberg Traurig’s clients who deal with New York’s state government,” Kaminsky said. “As a state senator I learned that in Albany, Greenberg Traurig has a well-deserved reputation of working across both sides of the aisle at an incredibly high level. I am proud to join this team of first-rate attorneys and policy professionals.”
As a state senator, Kaminsky served as chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee and in the Leadership team of the Senate Majority Conference. He was one of the authors of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and was a leader on various issues including environmental protection, cryptocurrency, health care, real estate and more. Kaminsky also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for six years, and an Assistant District Attorney for Queens County for four years.