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James S. Walsh

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Government and Regulatory
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  • Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1996

    State University of New York at Albany, B.A., cum laude, 1990

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Profile

Profile

James Walsh’s practice focuses on government relations and regulatory compliance matters in the areas of environmental regulation, government contracting, energy, labor, economic development, consumer protection, higher education and lobbying compliance.

James is a former Senior Assistant Counsel to the Governor of New York State and was responsible for advising the Governor and Senior Staff on legal issues and legislation related to the environment, energy, local government, procurement, and consumer protection. Among many accomplishments, James helped negotiate the landmark 2003 State Superfund/Brownfield law and laws establishing fiscal oversight boards for the City of Buffalo and Erie County.

Prior to serving as a counsel to the Governor, James served as the Legislative Counsel to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, advising the Commissioner and Senior Staff on legislative matters and developing and negotiating legislation related to air and water permitting, power plant sitting, land use, waste management, mining and natural gas well permits, and pesticide application requirements, among many other environmental issues.  

James began his career as an Assistant Counsel to the New York State Senate Majority Leader representing the Senate Majority Conference in negotiations with the Governor’s Office, Executive Branch agencies and the State Assembly on legislation related to environmental conservation, economic development, consumer protection, and agriculture.

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagements

"Labor Issues in Latino Housing," New York State Latino Housing Summit, Albany, NY, March 23, 2012.

"New York State's Prevailing Wage Law," New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials 2011 Annual Meeting and Training School, May 25, 2011.

"New York State's Prevailing Wage Requirement," New York State Association of Towns 2011 Annual Meeting and Training School, February 21, 2011.

"Lobbying 101: New York State Lobbying Law," New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, November 12, 2009.

Honors & Awards

Honors & Awards

The Best Lawyers in America, 2023

Memberships

Memberships

Adjunct Professor, Government Law, Albany Law School of Union University

Admitted to practice in New York

Member, New York State Bar Association

Publications

Publications

"New York State Releases Draft Climate Action Plan for Public Comment," Environmental Law Newsletter, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, November 30, 2010.

 "Active Year for Insurance Legislation in New York," Insurance Law Newsletter, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, July 23, 2008.

James in the News

  • 01.09.23

    Manatt Enhances Government and Regulatory Team With Arrival of ...

    Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Government and ...

  • 08.22.22

    Manatt Again Named to City & State’s Top State Lobbyists List

    Manatt was once again named to the Top New York State Lobbyists list for 2022 by City & State New York, which recognizes the state’s top ...

  • 08.18.22

    86 Manatt Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers Guide

    Eighty-six Manatt attorneys have been named to the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the nation’s leading lawyers each ...

  • 08.30.21

    Manatt Recognized Among New York’s Top Lobbyists by City & State

    City & State New York recognized Manatt on its 2021 "Top 50 Lobbyists" in New York list.

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James's Articles

  • 08.17.15

    Will NYSDEC's Audit Agreement for Retail Pharmacies Provide a Path to ...

    Federal and state hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements, which were established to address issues related to industrial waste ...



James's Newsletters

  • 01.30.23

    Governor Hochul Announces Date for Release of 2023–24 Executive Budget

    Governor Kathy Hochul is scheduled to present her 2023–24 Executive budget proposal at noon on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, with the budget ...

  • 01.09.23

    NYS Legislature Announces Committee Leadership as 2023 Session ...

    On Wednesday of last week, the New York State Senate and Assembly announced their leadership and the chairs of their committees for the 2023 ...

  • 12.29.22

    New York State Minimum Wage Update

    The minimum wage for employees on Long Island (Suffolk and Nassau counties), in New York City and in Westchester County is currently set at ...

  • 11.21.22

    New York State Director of the Budget Robert Mujica to Depart

    On November 17, Director of the Budget Robert Mujica announced that he will be leaving his position as Director of the Division of the Budget to ...

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