
Profile
Jane McLaughlin has wide-ranging governmental and legislative experience, with a strong focus on renewable New York State energy and environmental law, policy, and regulatory issues. She represents many renewable energy developers, advising on state and federal policy matters and regularly providing advice and counsel to clients on a broad range of regulatory matters before the New York State Public Service Commission, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting, and the New York Independent System Operator. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, she served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for DEC, Legislative Counsel for the New York State Department of Health, and as Legislative Counsel and Committee Director in the New York State Senate. Jane also has served as counsel to the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officers, working on various matters pertaining to municipal government. In addition to her energy and environmental practice areas, she also advises her clients on a myriad of other policy areas, including transportation, housing, and procurement issues.
Capabilities
Experience
- Director of Legislative Affairs, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – Office of Legislative Affairs, 2018-2021
- Legislative Counsel, New York State Department of Health – Office of Governmental Affairs, 2014-2018
- Assistant Counsel, Legislative Counsel, and Aging Committee Director, New York State Senate – Office of Senator David Valesky, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aging, 2009-2012
- Legislative Fellow, New York State Senate – Office of Senator Kemp Hannon, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, 2008-2009
- Counsel, New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM), 2012-2014
Recognition & Leadership
- Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Board Member, The Legal Project
Credentials
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J.D., Albany Law School, 2008
- Managing Editor of Business and Production, Albany Government Law Review
- Member, Environmental Outlook Journal
- B.A., Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences, 2005
- New York