In a marathon confirmation hearing before the New York City Council, Randy Mastro’s litigation record was cast in harsh light. The council members scrutinized his tenure as a deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani, as well as his aggressive legal style and his controversial clientele during nearly three decades in private practice. Mastro, nominated by Mayor Eric Adams for the role of New York City Corporation Counsel, faced eight hours of intense cross-examination. Lawmakers grilled him over his work with clients such as Chevron, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and property owners challenging New York State’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium and New York City’s rent-stabilization laws.
Additionally, Mastro was questioned about his recent legal dispute with the city over a $375 municipal fine for not preventing false fire alarms. For more detailed coverage, you can read the original article.