"For the tens of thousands of members of New York City's legal community, Zohran Mamdani's historic election as its 111th mayor is viewed as either a blessing or a curse, depending upon who you ask. Assuming he takes up residence in Gracie Mansion next year, Mamdani could make moves that majorly impact the city's legal community. He will be in charge of the New York City Law Department which with about 760 attorneys on its roster is essentially one of the city's largest law firms."
"The 34-year-old mayor-elect will also be able to reshape the city's judiciary through appointments to the bench in criminal, civil and family courts. For the city's wealthiest residents and some of the lawyers who represent them, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's agenda which includes freezing rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments and opening government-run grocery stores stoked enough concern they raised millions to try and derail his campaign."
Zohran Mamdani, 34, will lead New York City and oversee the New York City Law Department of about 760 attorneys, effectively managing one of the city’s largest legal staffs. He will have authority to appoint judges across criminal, civil and family courts, enabling a significant reshaping of the judiciary. His proposals, including freezing rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments and opening government-run grocery stores, prompted wealthy residents and prominent lawyers to fund opposition efforts. Major legal donors supported Andrew Cuomo, and some real estate professionals fear his administration could spur commercial rent control.
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