"Over his 24-year tenure as an assembly member, Koppel chaired the Judiciary Committee, a post from where he led major court system reforms. He held the office of interim attorney general for a year after Robert Abrams stepped down. Koppell then served for 12 years as a councilmember."
"His legislative record includes helping to pass a New York City wage hike in 2012 and the landmark Assembly bottle bill that encouraged recycling statewide. He was also a critical vote on the bill that gave women in New York state the right to an abortion before Roe v. Wade."
"Koppell's private practice has focused on civil matters including employment discrimination, personal injury, consumer protection, medical malpractice and consumer class actions. At McLaughlin & Stern, Koppell will continue this civil focus, helping to build the firm's litigation practice."
G. Oliver Koppell, who previously served as New York State Attorney General, Assembly member, and City Council member, has joined McLaughlin & Stern as a partner, bringing associates Daniel F. Shreck and Scott Doherty. Throughout his 24-year Assembly tenure, Koppell chaired the Judiciary Committee and implemented major court system reforms. He served as interim attorney general for one year and later spent 12 years on the City Council, where he supported significant legislation including a 2012 wage hike and the landmark bottle bill promoting recycling. His private practice specializes in civil matters such as employment discrimination, personal injury, medical malpractice, and consumer class actions. At McLaughlin & Stern, Koppell will continue his civil litigation focus while strengthening the firm's litigation capabilities.
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