Navarro Gray
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Navarro Walker Gray | |
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| Born | September 30, 1979 Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Hackensack High School Hampton University (BS) Hofstra University School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainment Lawyer, Criminal Defense Attorney |
| Known for | Ronald Isley, Fetty Wap, Internet Money, Cissy Houston, Ty Fyffe |
| Partner | Ashley Diaz (2018–present) |
| Website | thegrayfirmnj entlegal |
Navarro Gray (born September 30, 1979)[1] is an American lawyer best known for his accomplishments in the entertainment industry - specifically in representing Fetty Wap in obtaining his recording deal with Lyor Cohen's 300 Entertainment and more recently his recording deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.[2][3][4] He appeared on the reality television show Love & Hip Hop as the attorney for Latin Music star Anais.[5]
Gray is also a litigator and criminal defense attorney. He was appointed the city's public defender becoming the first African-American to hold this position in Hackensack, New Jersey.[1][6][7]
Gray was born in Hackensack, New Jersey.[1][6]
Gray comes from a family who dedicated themselves to service. His father, Dallas, is a professor at Bergen Community College and a former member of the board of commissioners of the city's housing authority. His late grandfather, George Odell, was the first African American police officer in Bergen County.[1][6]
Gray attended Fairmount Elementary School and graduated from Hackensack High School in 1997. Growing up, Gray was mentored and spent much time with Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse. Labrosse coached Gray in Little League baseball. Gray also boxed in the Golden Gloves organization at the Police Athletic League under the guidance of Michael Mordaga, Police Director.[1][6]
Gray 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.[1][6]
Under a new city council Gray was appointed the position of public defender. He is the first African-American to hold the public defender's position in the city's history.[1][6]