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Eric Brophy on Public Policy and Economic Growth in New Jersey

October 27, 2025

How can public policy, private enterprise and smart regulation work together to build a stronger New Jersey economy? Eric Brophy, former Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Growth to Governor Phil Murphy and now co-chair of the new Government & Regulatory Law Group at CSG Law, joined us to discuss his time in the Governor’s Office shaping state economic initiatives, his new role at CSG and what’s ahead for New Jersey’s business and regulatory landscape.

Topics discussed:

  • The biggest policy or political challenge Eric faced
  • How New Jersey can best compete with neighboring states for major business investment
  • One economic development initiative Eric wishes got more public attention
  • Misconceptions about how businesses can engage with state agencies
  • Eric’s new role at CSG Law
  • Addressing common stumbling blocks for private entities dealing with state government
  • Major economic or regulatory trends shaping New Jersey in the next 3-5 years
  • If he had a magic wand, the one aspect of New Jersey’s business climate Eric would improve

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              Aiysha  Johnson

              Aiysha Johnson

              Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, IOM, is the CEO and executive director of the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA). Prior to joining the NJCPA in 2023, she was executive director of BKR International’s Americas Region, where she was responsible for overseeing the implementation of all strategic efforts for BKR accounting and business advisory member firms in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to serving the accounting profession, she worked for a range of associations including Vizient, the nation’s largest healthcare performance improvement company, where she supported members with complex benchmarking needs. Johnson has more than 20 years of wide-ranging global experience working for nonprofits and professional and trade associations.

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              Eric Brophy

              With over two decades of experience, including three years in senior roles at the Office of the New Jersey Governor, Eric currently chairs CSG Law’s Government & Regulatory Law Group and is a member of the Land Use and Regulatory Law Group. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and align with state policies.