Joshua L. Oppenheimer focuses his practice on New York State governmental affairs and issues relating to governmental ethics, lobbying laws and campaign finance. He represents clients before the New York State legislative and executive branches, focusing on legislation and regulation involving health, environmental, labor, and transportation policy, as well as racing and gaming issues.
Josh also has wide-ranging experience advising clients on compliance with the complex federal, state and local laws that govern political activity, lobbying, and general interactions between government and the private sector. Josh counsels companies, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, political parties, political committees, candidates, and public office holders, on compliance with laws regarding campaign finance, elections, ethics, and lobbying. He works with clients to form and administer political action, candidate, and independent expenditure committees, and has the unique experience of aiding in the creation and ensuring the continued existence of a statewide political party. Josh also regularly works with lobbying firms, public affairs companies, and other advocacy groups to navigate the labyrinth of laws pertaining to contacts with government, public disclosure of lobbying activity, and gifts to public officials. He also assists clients with New York ballot access issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Josh worked with various members of the New York State Assembly, as well as the New York State Board of Elections and New York State Attorney General’s office.
Concentrations
•New York State regulation of the health care professions
•Political law compliance, including campaign finance, lobbying and government ethics
•Governmental procurement and bid protests
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Gaming Law, 2026
•Listed, City & State
•'Trailblazers in Casinos & Sports Betting,' 2025
•'Who's Who in Casinos & Sports Betting,' 2024
•'Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Albany’s Next Generation of Political Leaders,' 2012
•Team Member, Best Lawyers in America
•Administrative / Regulatory Law, 2025
•Government Relations Practice, 2025
•'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2013-2021
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014
•Recipient, 'Young Leadership Award,' Temple Israel of Albany's Men's Club, 2009
•Recipient, 'Samuel Booth Young Leadership Award,' United Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, 2008
