Law Office of Rohan S. Grant, PLLC

Client Advocacy in Legal Matters: Specialize in handling transactional disputes, contract negotiations, litigation, and compliance. Skilled in representing clients at public hearings, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and delivering comprehensive legal support.

Expert in Navigating NYC Council Funding: Adeptly guide nonprofit clients through the complexities of the New York City Council’s discretionary funding application and award process. Provide risk management and strategic advice to organizations in order to secure critical funding and support.

Leadership in Campaign Operations: Facilitated operations for multiple high-stakes electoral campaigns across New York’s five boroughs. My leadership in ballot petitioning, phone banking, volunteer engagement, and issue troubleshooting significantly increased campaign effectiveness and voter outreach.

Commercial Litigation, Renewable Energy, & Government Relations

Affila Group

Spearheading Stakeholder Engagement: fleet-electrification outreach, conducting extensive market research, and fostering strategic partnerships with government agencies, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), dealers, educational institutions, and trade associations.

Alliance Building for Advocacy Success: Establish and nurture a dynamic network of alliances encompassing community groups, elected officials, business leaders, and legislative bodies at both city and state levels. Advance advocacy strategies and achieve client objectives through collaborative efforts.

General Counsel, Executive VP

Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP

Here, I managed the litigation of insurance defense matters, representing carriers in claims stemming from motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, labor law violations, and construction accidents.  Member of the firm’s Insurance Defense and Commercial Litigation Departments. 

I appeared on behalf of clients at hearings, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and at trial serving as First Chair.

I also wrote internal position and policy papers based on research into emerging legislation at the state and municipal levels.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - GENERAL LIABILITY

New York City Council

In this role, I researched statues and case law to build internal memos and reports on City Council legislation, defending against challenges to City Council laws governing labor, healthcare, and small businesses.  

I advised Council members on litigation, legislation, internal investigations, and compliance.  Specific topics included legislative privilege, ethics, and conflicts of interest.

This role involved engagement with the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board on behalf of Council Members and staff.

I also drafted and filed motions at the state and federal level.

Associate General Counsel

Quinn Emanuel

I supported the discovery phase of a large-scale foreclosure prevention and mortgage-backed securities litigation matter.  

My scope of responsibilities included the preparation and summarization of depositions, and the review of documents to identify issues for discovery.

Litigation Support Attorney

General Counsel and Executive VP at Affila Group, a leading consulting firm that helps clients accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. With over 15 years of experience in the public and private sectors, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative and client-focused solutions in complex and high-stakes situations.

I leverage my expertise in public-private partnerships, renewable energy, clean-tech, infrastructure, and commercial real estate to facilitate the development and deployment of EV infrastructure and services across the country. I also oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of the company, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and best practices. I am passionate about driving positive change and creating value for our company, its partners, and its customers.

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