Randy Mastro Faces Rigorous Examination Over Legal History in NYC Council Confirmation Hearing

Randy Mastro, a partner at King & Spalding and nominee for New York City Corporation Counsel by Mayor Eric Adams, faced intensive scrutiny during his confirmation hearing before the New York City Council. Over eight hours of zealous cross-examination, council members probed Mastro on his aggressive litigation tactics and representation of contentious clients, including Chevron and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. His work challenging New York State’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium and attempting to weaken rent-stabilization laws in New York City also drew ire. Additionally, Mastro was questioned about his own legal dispute involving a $375 municipal fine for failing to prevent false fire alarms. Read more here.