Atty. Robert J. McLaughlin
Robert McLaughlin focuses his practice on gaming and lottery law, financial transactions, and government compliance. Mr.
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Robert J. McLaughlin is a Partner based in Albany, New York, practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New York (1986) and New Jersey (1987). Educated at St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and St. John's University (B.S., 1983). Active member of Affiliations An active member of the community, Mr, McLaughlin serves as a Member of the St, and Anne's Institute Brighter Choice Charter School Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Department and the Capital District Baseball Umpires Association. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert McLaughlin focuses his practice on gaming and lottery law, financial transactions, and government compliance
- Mr. McLaughlin assists gaming facilities, online gaming providers, state lotteries, and other entities in matters involving compliance with the complex federal and State regulation governing the gaming industry
- A former Chief Executive Officer, Director and General Counsel at the New York Lottery, Mr. McLaughlin oversaw the regulatory development of the nation’s first finite-pool video lottery gaming system as well as the implementation of eight video lottery gaming facilities across the State
- As bond counsel, Mr. McLaughlin has represented the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (where he was the former General Counsel) and the New York State Energy Resource and Development Authority/New York Green Bank
- Mr. McLaughlin has also represented numerous industrial development agencies and municipalities in the State
- Background/Education Mr. McLaughlin is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey
- A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Mr. McLaughlin was awarded a Juris Doctor
- Representative Accomplishments •Lead the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries Committee on reviewing a multi-billion dollar merger that created one of the worlds’ leading gaming solutions providers. •Served as director at Grant Thornton LLP, where he advised gaming clients on matters including financial management, internal controls, privatization and securitization, and compliance with regulations that include the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Patriot Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, and anti-money laundering statutes. •Served as former counsel to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and The Greater New York Savings Bank
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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