New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Brian Mahanna, vice chair of the regulatory and government affairs practice at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, as the top legal counsel in her administration. This appointment follows the planned departure of Elizabeth Fine from the role. The governor’s office confirmed the appointment on Friday.
Mahanna’s experience in regulatory and government affairs is expected to bring significant expertise to Governor Hochul’s team. For further details, click here.