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Samir NeJame
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Samir NeJame

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54 State Street, 6th Floor, Albany, NY 12207

Government Law & Policy, Real Estate and Gaming

About Samir NeJame

Samir NeJame serves as chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice and represents clients in legislative, regulatory, and procurement matters at various levels of government. Sam’s role includes coordination of the Government Law & Policy Practice for all of New York’s offices including those in Albany, New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, leaders of civic associations and important non-profit organizations regularly turn to him for his legal counsel and ability to assist their organizations to pursue their business goals through legislative means.

As a former corporation counsel for one of New York’s big five cities, Sam has been retained by many of New York’s municipalities, including Westchester County and the City of Rochester, to help guide them through the corridors of the State Capitol. Additionally, Sam takes particular pride in his representation of many of New York’s iconic tourist destinations, including the New York Botanical Garden, all of the ski resorts throughout New York State, as well as the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association.

Sam has a particular focus representing the New York real estate industry, including the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), along with SL Green, Brookfield, and Tishman Speyer, three of the country’s largest landlords. He also represents a wide variety of clients in their procurement engagements with New York’s many agencies in the areas of technology, security and professional services.

Concentrations

•Municipal/local government
•Real estate
•Tourism
•Procurement

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice, 2023-2026
•Listed, City & State, 'Albany Power 100,' 2021-2025
•Listed, City & State, 'Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50,' 2023
•Listed, City & State, 'Power of Diversity: Asian 100,' 2022-2023
•Listed, City & State, 'Real Estate Power 100,' 2021-2023
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021
•Team Member, Best Lawyer in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018

 

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Other 2
    • Government Law & Policy
    • Gaming

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Arabic
  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Negotiated Extension of State Brownfield Laws on behalf of NYC Real Estate Industry
    Negotiated Affordable NY Program - formerly 421-a
    Negotiated NYS Historic Preservation Law on behalf of the Preservation League of New York State
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Sam-NeJame

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, New York
    2001, Massachusetts
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Adjunct Professor, SUNY Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
    •Member, American Bar Association
    •Member, New York State Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Villanova University School of Law
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
    Class of 1995
    B.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Samir NeJame was admitted in 1999 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Samir NeJame is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York.
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    Samir NeJame is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
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    Samir NeJame speaks Arabic.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Samir NeJame attended Villanova University School of Law.

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