Biography
Greg, Counsel with Calcagni & Kanefsky, focuses his practice on internal investigations and criminal and regulatory defense. Greg has extensive experience navigating complex government investigations, trying cases to juries, and handling complicated appeals.
Prior Experience
Before joining Calcagni & Kanefsky, Greg served in the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. As an Assistant Prosecutor, Greg was assigned to the Gangs and Narcotics Task Force, where he was responsible for investigating and prosecuting Hudson County’s highest-level criminal targets, including narcotic distribution networks, street gangs, and firearm traffickers. Greg also served in the Trial Division and Special Victim’s Unit, where he prosecuted more than 300 cases and regularly tried felony matters before juries. Additionally, while serving in the Appellate Unit, Greg briefed and argued all manner of appeals.
Greg began his legal career as the judicial law clerk for The Honorable Severiano Lisboa, III, Judge of the Superior Court, Family Division, Hudson County.
Recognition and Involvement
Prior to law school, Greg was a right-handed pitcher for the New York Mets. Greg pitched for three minor-league teams in the Mets farm system and was awarded the Kingsport Mets Pitcher of the Year Award in 2006. Greg is proud to be the first professional baseball player of Tibetan descent.
Greg is an active member of Machik, a nonprofit organization focused on education and social innovation in Tibet. Greg has served as a program facilitator and panelist for the Machik Weekend Mentorship Program. He currently mentors two underprivileged Tibetan youth.