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