ExxonKnews
September 5, 2024
At the start of what would turn out to be a grueling 11-hour confirmation hearing before the New York City Council last week, Mayor Eric Adams’ pick for the city’s next top lawyer introduced himself as a “happy warrior” and “lifelong Democrat” with a laundry list of progressive accomplishments. He did not, during that introduction, mention his work as a lawyer for Big Oil.
Randy Mastro pleaded his case to the council as he might before a jury. Voice filled with emotion, he recounted his story as the grandson of Italian immigrants who has dedicated his career to pursuing social justice as a legal advocate. He talked about fighting for LGBTQ+ and civil rights, protections for workers, consumers, and the environment, public safety, and battling organized crime — things he said he could do on behalf of all New Yorkers.
