John P. Gray
By Joshua Burd
Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP has bolstered two key practice areas with the addition of John P. Gray, a former official with two prominent state agencies.
Gray, who held significant roles with both the Department of Environmental Protection and NJ Transit, joins the law firm as a partner in its environmental and energy and renewable resources groups. He does so with nearly 24 years of experience, which he’ll use to assist Greenbaum’s clients in navigating the complexities of environmental and agency approvals for development projects, having honed his skills in regulatory compliance and strategic planning prior to entering private practice.
“After two decades of delivering critical environmental and construction guidance in public service roles, I’m eager to take on new challenges by working with Greenbaum’s amazing team to help our clients tackle their legal challenges and successfully meet their business goals,” Gray said. “In a constantly changing landscape of complex regulations, I look forward to delivering solutions that assist clients with meeting their evolving needs.”
Gray’s work with DEP included leading efforts in permitting complex projects such as electric generation, major remediation and large-scale infrastructure, Greenbaum said, noting that he also served as a legislative liaison on regulatory matters and constituent and policy formulation issues. With NJ Transit, he managed legal services, oversaw compliance with federal and state funding requirements and responded to audits and inquiries from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Justice.
Based in the firm’s Iselin office, Gray is a member of NAIOP New Jersey and the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association, according to a news release. He earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and received his bachelor’s from the University of Scranton.
