Q&A
Mastro's recusal from cases involving current clients
0:36:54
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Council Member Powers questions Randy Mastro about his recusal from cases involving current clients, specifically mentioning Local Law 97. Mastro confirms he would recuse himself from any current matter involving the city, even if the city isn't a direct party.
- Mastro states he would recuse himself from cases like the challenge to Local Law 97
- He emphasizes that recusal would apply to any current matter involving the city
- Mastro mentions congestion pricing as another example where he would recuse himself
Keith Powers
0:36:54
Okay.
0:36:55
So for example, you currently represent a coalition of condo owners, coop owners, challenging a law of the city council passed.
0:37:01
We commonly refer to as local law 97.
0:37:04
In that particular instance, would you recuse yourself from working on that case meeting with the client participating in conference calls or emails?
Randy Mastro
0:37:11
Of course.
0:37:11
Any current matter that I have that involves the city in any way, even if the city isn't a direct party, like congestion pricing, not a direct party in my case, but I would be recusing myself.
0:37:25
This is, of course, what I would do.
Keith Powers
0:37:27
Okay.
