About H. Gregory
H. Gregory Scharff built his foundation in the liberal arts and economics before turning to the law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bowdoin College in 1983 and completed his legal training at Columbia University School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1986. Those formative years combined quantitative thinking with legal doctrine and set the tone for a professional life that blends analysis and advocacy.
At Bowdoin, Scharff studied economics during an era when policy debates and market forces were reshaping decision-making across public and private sectors. The coursework emphasized critical thinking and data-informed judgment. Columbia Law followed, where intensive classroom study and doctrinal work deepened his understanding of statutory and case law, dispute resolution, and the mechanics of legal practice.
Since finishing law school, Scharff has worked in the legal field across multiple roles. His experience spans periods when the practice of law has changed substantially, driven by technological shifts and evolving regulatory landscapes. Over the years he has handled matters that required careful legal analysis, attention to factual detail, and clear communication with clients and other professionals.
Scharff’s background in economics informs how he approaches legal problems. He tends to view disputes and transactions through a lens that considers both legal rules and their financial or commercial implications. That perspective is useful where legal outcomes have measurable economic consequences. Colleagues and clients who have worked with him have found this combination of legal training and economic reasoning to be practical when sorting through complex issues.
Outside of casework, those same skills apply to counseling, negotiation, and preparing documents that aim to minimize uncertainty for clients. His practice reflects steady, methodical work rather than public spectacle. He has navigated shifting precedents and regulatory adjustments, adapting methods while remaining rooted in legal fundamentals learned at Columbia.
Now in 2026, Scharff continues to practice law, bringing together his economics background and legal education to advise and represent clients on matters that involve both legal and economic considerations.
