NJ Attorney General Grewal Resigns From Job To Take Federal Post

NEW JERSEY — State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is leaving his role as New Jersey's top law enforcement officer for a position within the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to name an interim AG as soon as this week.

"I’m honored and delighted to welcome Attorney General Grewal to the SEC," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

"He has had a distinguished career as New Jersey’s chief law enforcement officer and as a prosecutor at both the local and federal levels. He has the ideal combination of experience, values, and leadership ability to helm the Enforcement Division at this critical time. I look forward to working closely with him to protect investors and root out wrongdoing in our markets."

Prior to his appointment as the AG, Grewal served as the Bergen County Prosecutor. In recent months, he has worked to balance sweeping indictments of those trafficking guns into the state while also serving as a willing spokesperson for reforms within law enforcement to address bias and racism.

Now, he will shift his focus to protecting investors.

"The Enforcement Division has a critical role to play in finding and punishing violations of the law," said Grewal. "I’m excited to get to work with the talented team of public servants to uncover and prosecute misconduct and protect investors. I thank Governor Murphy for the opportunity to serve the people of New Jersey and all of the colleagues with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work during my career in the state."

Murphy praised Grewal for his work in the realm of police reform, especially for the most diverse of New Jersey communities.

"Through his efforts standing up to the Trump administration's attacks on New Jersey and our diverse communities, instituting historic reforms in policing, and leading the fight against gun violence, Attorney General Grewal has been an invaluable member of our administration and a dedicated public servant to the residents of New Jersey," said Murphy.

"Though we'll miss his leadership, I know he's the right person to protect investors all across the nation, and I congratulate SEC Chair Gensler for this outstanding selection."