C O N T E N T
AGENC Y OVERVIE W
01 Introduction
02 About the Law Department
03 In the News
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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.
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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