Stephen A. Malito

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Biography

Steve Malito is a registered lobbyist and attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing Fortune 500 businesses, technology companies, major film studios, leading universities, social service agencies, statewide trade associations, and clients in the banking, insurance, wine & spirits and transportation sectors. Steve has represented clients in matters before the Governor’s Office, administrative agencies, the Senate, and the Assembly in Albany. He has also regularly represented clients in the City of New York, Long Island and the federal government.

Steve has guided the passage of state laws benefiting his clients and regularly navigates the New York State Budget process on their behalf. His government relations practice focuses on regulatory compliance and legislative advocacy across multiple industries. He advises businesses on legislation, licensing, regulatory matters, and interactions with state government agencies.

Before entering private practice, Steve served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County under Hon. Richard A. Brown, where he handled felony trials.

Concentrations

•Tech
•Construction
•Wine and spirits
•Film and media
•Insurance
•Home health care

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, City & State
•Albany Power 100, 2022-2025
•50 Over 50, 2021
•Recipient, Long Island Council for the Blind, “Business Person Award,” 2015
•Recipient, Mineola Lions, “15-Year Commitment to Lionism,” 2020
•Recipient, Nat Seaman Award, New York State Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2016

(Also at New York and Albany, New York Offices)

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Government Law & Policy
  • Liquor Licensing

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Albany, B.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
Touro College, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, New York
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Board of Governors, Touro Law Center, 2023-Present
•Member, Long Island Chapter, New York League of Conservation Voters, 2020-Present
•Member, Mineola Lions, 2005-Present
•Founding Member, Network Long Island (NLI), 1999-2009

Languages:
Greek and Conversational; English and Native
Birth Information:
Queens, New York, December 25, 1968
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Increased the funding for a school for medically fragile children's paraprofessionals who take care of their severely physically disabled and medically frail student population K-12.; Guided passage of legislation establishing one of the first free markets for entertainment tickets in the nation.; Represented largest maker of voting machines as they won the largest voting machine contract in the nation in the City of New York.; Helped large film and media outlet preserve important tax laws.; Represented largest package store association in the state against multiple ongoing efforts detrimental to their businesses.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Malito prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Government Experience: Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney's Office, 1996-1999
ISLN:
912696261

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