Brian Gocial

Brian Gocial is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Deputy Chief Counsel at PhilaPort since August 2023. Prior to this role, Brian spent twenty years at Blank Rome LLP, advancing from Associate to Senior Counsel, focusing on government contracts for various contractors and agencies. Key responsibilities included navigating the public procurement lifecycle, drafting critical agreements, and defending clients in complex legal disputes. Brian also held significant leadership positions, including Executive Director of the Montgomery County Democratic Committee and Voter Contact Director/Field Organizer at People For the American Way. Brian earned a Juris Doctor from Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from Boston University.