Parker McCay attorney Christopher Orlando, who chairs the firm’s Corporate and Business department, has been appointed to Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s collaborative Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force as part of her ambitious Transition Action Team.
Orlando will join leaders from across the state, representing diverse roles and backgrounds, to provide the incoming administration with valuable perspectives in shaping policy. He brings nearly 20 years of legal experience, with expertise in governmental, redevelopment, litigation, and energy development law.
“I am thrilled to serve on this transition team and excited to provide ideas to help inform policy. It is an honor to work with the incoming administration to help improve the lives of the residents of the state,” Orlando said.
The 400-member task force also includes NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka, Esq., Vice President of Government Affairs Althea D. Ford and NJBIA Trustees Denise Beckson and James Horne. The task force will shape the incoming administration’s policies by providing feedback to Sherrill’s 10 Transition Action Teams and her Transition staff.
NJBIA Chief Government Affairs Officer Christopher Emigholz has been tapped to serve on the Governor-elect's "Saving You Time and Money: Getting Government to Work for New Jerseyans" Action Team. Additionally, NJBIA Trustee Kiran Handa Gaudioso will also serve on the "Jobs, Opportunity, and Prosperity for All" Action Team.
Sherrill will take the oath of office as New Jersey’s 57th Governor on Tuesday, Jan. 20.