Michael J. Garofola

Michael J. Garofola is an experienced professional with a diverse work history. Michael J. began their career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the U.S. District Courts, working under the Honorable Federico A. Moreno. Michael J. then worked as an Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and later at Kobre & Kim LLP. In 2010, they joined the U.S. Department of Justice as an Assistant United States Attorney. In 2014, Garofola became the EVP, General Counsel at TPP Export America LLC, and from 2018 to 2023, they served as the SVP, Sr. Deputy General Counsel for Acreage Holdings. Currently, they are the Senior Director of Compliance & Litigation at EVgo, overseeing various responsibilities such as litigation strategy, compliance training, policy development, and risk management.

Michael J. Garofola completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2002, specializing in English, Computer Applications, Italian, and Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Studies. Following this, they pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) degree at Fordham University School of Law from 2003 to 2006. Michael J. obtained additional certifications as a U.S. Customs Broker from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2016 and as an Admitted to Practice Law in New York and Texas, though the specific years for the latter two certifications are not mentioned.