Meet John

John McGowan is a lifelong Rockland County resident, former prosecutor, and practicing attorney.

Experience

Legislator, Rockland County Legislature, District 15, representing Pearl River, Nanuet, and Chestnut Ridge (elected in 2020)
Partner with law firm, Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP, admitted to practice in New York State and federal court in New York.
Former Senior Assistant District Attorney, Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, and Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County District Attorney’s Office
Former Adjunct Professor, St. Thomas Aquinas College
Faculty Advisor, Orangetown Youth Court

Board Member, Rockland Green (formerly Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority)
President, Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians
Pipe Major, Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians Bagpipe Band
Member, Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 3, Pearl River, NY

John is a lifelong Rockland County/Orangetown resident (current Pearl River homeowner)
In 2013, John received the Rockland Economic Development Corporation Forty Under 40 Award Recipient
John is involved in many organizations in his community: he is the president of the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians, member of Pearl River Elks Lodge #2041, St. Dominic’s Knights of Columbus, Rockland County Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, and volunteers with the American Legion Post 329 and Lourdes Kids of Rockland ASCPG 602
When not working or campaigning, John enjoys spending time with his wife, Christine, and their two dogs, Finnegan (“Finn”) and Shilelagh (“Shay”)
John is an avid musician; he has played guitar since age 13 and the bagpipes since he was in college
John is a diehard NY Yankees and NY Giants fan and aspiring golfer