Mayor Bill de Blasio Today Announced that James Johnson will be the New Corporation Counsel of New York City

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that James Johnson will be the new Corporation Counsel of New York City, starting Monday, November 4. In his new role, Johnson will head the New York City Law Department, overseeing a staff of nearly 1,000 lawyers and approximately 700 support professionals who represent the City government in legal matters and affirmatively litigate to protect the rights of every New Yorker, including standing up to the Trump Administration and fighting for criminal justice reforms.


“New York City’s Law Department doesn’t just represent the City, it fights for the values of fairness, justice and tolerance that New Yorkers hold, and it needs leaders who have spent their lives on the front lines of that fight,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Throughout his exemplary career, James Johnson has shown he knows the power of our laws to hold the corrupt to account, protect the defenseless, and strengthen the voices of those who have been, for far too long, ignored. After a national search, I know he’s the right person for the job to lead the Law Department into an even brighter future. I'm glad he'll be building on the work of Georgia Pestana, whose leadership has driven the Department from success to success for New Yorkers over the past several months."


“New York City has always led the way for our nation, not just serving as a beacon of hope and opportunity for all, but enshrining those ideals in law. Those are the same core values I’ve fought to uphold throughout my career,” said incoming Corporation Counsel James Johnson. “It’s an honor to be the lawyer for the 8.6 million people of New York and the government that serves them, and I’m excited to work with Mayor de Blasio to continue advancing our shared values over the coming years.”

 “Jim Johnson is a brilliant lawyer with a strong social conscience and unparalleled commitment to public service,” said Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans. “Mayor de Blasio could not have made a better choice, and the public interest of the people of the City of New York will be served by an experienced, seasoned and effective lawyer. My work with Jim goes back to the days when her served in the Clinton Administration and I was Mayor of New Orleans. Jim’s responsiveness and understanding of the human impact of public policy decisions made him a standout leader and a go-to person for local elected officials. I am confident that Jim will serve the Mayor and the people of NYC with distinction and passion.”


“Jim’s leadership of the New Jersey Committee on Police Standards transformed the state’s approach to law enforcement and civil rights,” said Anne Milgram, former New Jersey Attorney General and Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence at New York University School of Law. “His unique experience as a prosecutor, law enforcement executive, and advocate was critical to getting laws passed that prohibit racial profiling.”

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