Michael Press

Senior Counsel at New York State Senate

Michael Press currently serves as Senior Counsel in the Office of Majority Counsel and Program for Environmental Conservation, as well as Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation, within the New York State Senate since March 2019. With previous experience as Associate Counsel in the same office and Legislative Director and Policy Director for New York State Senator Shelley Mayer, Michael has a strong background in legislative and environmental policy. Prior to these roles, Michael was an Associate Attorney at Gunderson Dettmer, where responsibilities included advising start-up companies and managing corporate transactions. Michael’s educational background includes a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy from Pomona College.

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New York State Senate

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The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms.The New York Constitution provides for a varying number of members in the Senate; the current membership is 63, elected from single-member constituencies equal in population.Its website provides direct accessto watch live Senate legislative sessions, committee meetings, and legislative hearings. Users can also access Senators' news releases and meeting notices, find contact information for elected officials, or visit a Senator’s individual web page.