Navarro W. Gray
| Navarro W. Gray | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1979 |
| 🏡 Residence | Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.A |
| 💼 Occupation | Lawyer, and a criminal defense attorney |
| 🌐 Website | thegrayfirmnj |
Navarro W. Gray (September 30, 1979) is an American lawyer best known for representing Fetty Wap in obtaining his recording deal with Lyor Cohen’s 300 Entertainment.[1][2][3][4]
Gray is also a litigator and a criminal defense attorney. He was appointed the city’s public defender becoming the first African-American to hold this position in Hackensack.[5][6]
Early life[edit]
Navarro Walker Gray was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. His grandfather Odell Gray was the first African American Police Officer for the city. He received his Bachelor of Science from Hampton University in 2001 where he graduated Cum Laude with honors.
In 2006, he was awarded his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law with a concentration in intellectual property. Gray is a member of Golden Key International Honour Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, and Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.[7]
Legal Practice[edit]
Navarro Gray was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey in 2008. Prior to being admitted to the State and Federal Bars, he worked as a legal intern for the United States Attorney’s Office and a United States District Court Judge. Thereafter, Gray embarked on his legal career as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Edward V. Torack, J.S.C. (retired). He is focused on representing public/government entities, criminal defense, personal injury, discrimination matters and family cases.[8][9][10]
He has represented notable personalities such as Fetty Wap,[11] Remy Boy Monty, Nick E Beats and Adnan Khan aka Menace (the producer of Desiigner's hit song "Panda" which also appeared on Kanye West's The Life of Pablo album as "Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 2").[12][13]
He also successfully negotiated contracts on behalf of his clients with LL Cool J, Bad Boy Entertainment, MTV, Vh1, F.U.E.N.T.S, Ruf Records, Universal Music Group, etc., and creates licensing opportunities for producers to have their music appear in television programs, video games, and films.[14]
As a defense attorney Gray has also provided legal representation and support in cases such as with Larry McKelvey(father to New York radio personality Charlamagne da god),[15][16][17][18] and has appeared on CBS, Fox 5, Pix 11 and Hot 97.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Fetty Wap hands out 200 turkeys in Paterson – News". NorthJersey.com.
- ↑ "Publishing Briefs: Sony/ATV Signs Fetty Wap, Universal Buys Snidest Music Catalog & More". Billboard.
- ↑ "Fetty Wap Inks Big Deal With Sony". Streetz 94.5.
- ↑ "Why Are Entertainment Lawyers Important To Artist?". The Daily Dose.
- ↑ "Hackensack appoints city's first African-American public defender - Community News". NorthJersey.com.
- ↑ "The Hackensack City News: New Faces in Hackensack". Bergen Dispatch.
- ↑ "Alumnus Navarro Gray is Hackensack's 1st African-American Public Defender". Hofstra Law News.
- ↑ "Teaneck PD: Armed Dunkin' Donuts robber was teen with pellet gun". NJ.com.
- ↑ "Hackensack man with juvenile record gets probation for robbing gas station". Hackensack Daily Voice.
- ↑ "The Hackensack City News: New Faces in Hackensack". Bergen Dispatch.
- ↑ "Sony/ATV signs global publishing deal with Fetty Wap". Music Business Worldwide.
- ↑ ""Panda" Producer, Menace, Signs Publishing Deal with Tim Blacksmith's Stellar Songs". audible treats.
- ↑ "'Panda' Producer Menace Signs Publishing Deal". HipHop-N-More.
- ↑ "Why Are Entertainment Lawyers Important To Artist?". The Daily Dose.
- ↑ "Cowboys fan draws probation for stun-gun use at Jets-Dallas game - Crime and Courts". NorthJersey.com.
- ↑ "Nassau man sues Jets, Giants over stun gun zap". Newsday.
- ↑ "Fetty Wap Inks Publishing Deal With Sony/ATV". Vibe.
- ↑ "Plea deal in MetLife Stadium stun-gun incident". Newsday.
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