Genny Ngai Recognized as City & State 2026 Above & Beyond: Women Honoree
Morrison Cohen Partner Genny Ngai, a member of the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement and Government Strategies & Controversies Practices, has been recognized by City & State New York as one of its 2026 Above & Beyond: Women honorees.
Genny was selected among a high-profile group of public officials, policymakers and planners identified as “remarkable leaders moving New York forward.”
“People and companies seek out Genny Ngai in their worst moments,” the article stated. “Her work focuses on defending companies and individuals against civil and criminal governmental investigations at the local, state and federal levels – which can make or break companies, especially ones in the emerging tech space.”
Committed to providing strong, strategic defense for her clients, Genny noted, “Clients need to be armed with a really good defense attorney to help them get out of whatever situation they’re stuck in. It really takes time, and it takes someone who understands the processes.”
As part of the firm’s Government Strategies & Controversies team, Genny also help clients navigate corporate deals and negotiations with the government, offering a “full-service, government-focused practice group that basically touches on almost every area that a client needs,” she said.
Prior to joining Morrison Cohen, Genny spent five years as an assistant U.S. attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, prosecuting crimes relating to financial fraud, money laundering, sex trafficking and other matters. She pivoted to private practice because, she said, “I wanted to focus more on how to advise clients proactively to avoid getting into trouble. There’s ways to help them proactively mitigate risk. I’m all for that.”
See the full list of 2026 honorees here.
Contacts
- Genny Ngai Partner
- gngai@morrisoncohen.com
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