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Kevin Walsh, former NJ acting state comptroller, starts at Langer Grogan & Diver March 20
Will focus on consumer protection, whistleblower, antitrust, commercial litigation, regulatory compliance
Walsh previously oversaw audits and investigations of state agencies, municipalities, public institutions
Experience in civil rights, public interest, complex litigation, including leadership at Fair Share Housing Center

Former New Jersey acting state comptroller Kevin Walsh is joining the ranks at Langer Grogan & Diver PC.

As part of his practice at the Philadelphia-based firm, Walsh will focus on consumer protection, whistleblower, antitrust and commercial litigation. He will also conduct internal investigations, as well as advise companies and nonprofits on regulatory compliance, the firm said in a press release.

Walsh joins after six years helming the state’s independent government watchdog agency.

As acting comptroller, Walsh led audits and investigations into state agencies, authorities, municipalities, school districts, public colleges and universities. During his tenure, OSC launched projects focused on pandemic recovery funds, police accountability and nursing home fraud, Langer, Grogan & Diver noted.

Prior to his nomination to the post by former Gov. Phil Murphy, Walsh spent 20 years as a civil rights attorney. He served as executive director of Mount Laurel-headquartered Fair Share Housing Center.

Walsh’s background also includes an eight-year post as counsel to New Jerseyans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. The grassroots organization is credited with leading the effort to end the death penalty in New Jersey 19 years ago.

Protecting public interests

Founded in 2004, Logan, Grogan & Diver focuses on complex litigation – particularly antitrust and consumer protection matters.

In addition to numerous awards for its antitrust work, the firm has earned accolades for its public interest efforts. Logan, Grogan & Diver also has an annual social justice fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Law School that pays the first-year salary of a law graduate entering public interest law.

Walsh said, “I have spent my career working in the public interest. Langer Grogan & Diver’s focus on cases that protect consumers, promote fair competition, and hold powerful actors accountable is exactly the kind of firm where I can continue working to ensure that the law serves people and strengthens the institutions they rely on.

Firm co-founder John Grogan shared, “Kevin has dedicated his career to strengthening public institutions and standing up for communities across New Jersey.
— John Grogran, co-founder, Langer Grogan & Diver PC

“I am excited to join a firm with a national practice and deep roots in this region.”

I’m excited to share that I’m joining the law firm Langer Grogan & Diver P.C. After more than two decades working to hold government and corporations accountable, I’m looking forward to continuing that work in private practice.https://t.co/k7d8uCLfpn

— Kevin Walsh (@KevinWalshNJ) March 6, 2026

Firm co-founder John Grogan shared, “Kevin has dedicated his career to strengthening public institutions and standing up for communities across New Jersey. His leadership as Acting State Comptroller, combined with his decades of experience in complex litigation and public interest advocacy, makes him an extraordinary addition to our firm. We are thrilled to welcome him.”

According to the firm, Walsh begins March 20.

The Sherill administration nominated former state and federal prosecutor Shirley Emehelu as the next state comptroller Jan 2.