Gabriella Olivieri Publications Portfolio Annual Report - 2011 | Page 2

C O N T E N T AGENC Y OVERVIE W 01 Introduction 02 About the Law Department 03 In the News PHOTO: LAW DEPARTMENT 100 CHURCH STREET HEADQUARTERS LEG A L DIVISIONS A D V O C AT E S for an Evolving City Like the City we serve, the law is a living, breathing entity that evolves and changes over time. Actions taken today to meet the needs and demands of the nation’s largest municipality will shape its future landscape. From its earliest roots 400 years ago, the Office of the Corporation Counsel has worked diligently to ensure that the City of today—and tomorrow—receives the finest possible legal representation. In the face of an increasingly complex and challenging legal arena, we never stray from the heart of our mission: a timeless commitment to public service, diversity, integrity, and inclusiveness. 07 09 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 Administrative Law Af?rmative Litigation Appeals Commercial & Real Estate Litigation Contracts & Real Estate Economic Development Environmental Law Family Court General Litigation Labor & Employment Law Legal Counsel Municipal Finance Pensions Special Federal Litigation Tax & Bankruptcy Litigation Tort Workers’ Compensation SUPPORT DIVISIONS 43 Administration 44 Information Technology 45 Operations