Randy Mastro Withdraws from NYC Corporation Counsel Nomination After Contentious Hearing

Trial lawyer Randy Mastro has officially withdrawn from consideration for the role of New York City’s corporation counsel, a decision coming two weeks after a particularly contentious nomination hearing. The hearing raised concerns regarding Mastro’s professional connections, prominently highlighting his ties to former mayor Rudy Giuliani. For more details, you can read the [original article here](https://www.law360.co.uk/articles/1878549/mastro-bows-out-of-nyc-top-atty-nom-after-council-hearing).