Q&A
Mastro's work history and compensation at Gibson Dunn
3:27:52
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Council Member Farías questions Randy Mastro about his work history at Gibson Dunn, including his tenure as a partner and his compensation. Mastro clarifies his roles and timeline at the firm. The discussion touches on Mastro's refusal to disclose his compensation for the last 5 years at Gibson Dunn, though he acknowledges that his salary as a public official would be a matter of public record. Mastro also confirms that he has disclosed financial information to the Department of Investigation and is prepared to make necessary disclosures if appointed as Corporation Counsel.
- Mastro confirms he was at Gibson Dunn from 1989 to 1993 and again from 1998 to 2022
- He acknowledges the need for financial transparency as a public official
- Mastro states he will not have any deferred compensation from his previous firms
Amanda Farías
3:27:52
Great.
3:27:52
That's majority leader, Fanias, for the record.
3:27:55
I want to start by containing a few questions related to your answers to our prehearing questions, Mister Mastro.
3:28:01
Sure.
3:28:01
You were a partner at Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher from 1989 to 1993.
3:28:06
And, again, from 1998 to 2022.
3:28:10
We
Randy Mastro
3:28:10
Partner in 93.
3:28:12
I was at Gibson Dunn from 89 to 93.
3:28:14
Partner in 93 than a partner when I returned.
Amanda Farías
3:28:17
Thank you for the clarification.
3:28:18
We asked you to provide your compensation for the last 5 years you were there, you refused.
3:28:23
You can answer this yes or no.
3:28:25
You are aware that as a public official, your salary will be a matter of public record.
Randy Mastro
3:28:31
Yes.
3:28:31
I am.
3:28:32
And I did disclose that financial information to DOI.
3:28:35
I understand it was made available to the council and to be crystal clear.
3:28:40
Well, I consider that to be CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE INFORMATION, I WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I'M GOING TO BE MAKING A TREMENDOUS PERSONAL SACRIFICE.
Amanda Farías
3:28:52
Reporter:
Randy Mastro
3:28:55
AND I not only a prepared Okay.
Amanda Farías
3:28:58
I'm going to reclaim my time back.
3:29:00
We do not need the filibuster.
3:29:01
I would like to get to my questions.
3:29:02
We have several council members that still need to ask questions.
Randy Mastro
3:29:05
I'm just
Amanda Farías
3:29:05
You're also aware that as a public officer with substantial policy discretion, you would be required to make public annual disclosures of all income sources and financial interest for yourself and your spouse.
Randy Mastro
3:29:16
Of course.
3:29:17
Great.
Amanda Farías
3:29:19
That means if you're a part of any deferred compensation program at Gibson Dunn, King and Spalding, or from your city employment at the city, you will have to disclose that if you are appointed.
3:29:30
The county
Randy Mastro
3:29:31
will not have any such deferred compensation from my old firm or my present firm, which I would be resigning as a partner.
Amanda Farías
3:29:38
Okay.
3:29:39
Thank you.
3:29:39
The council values transparency in all of our partners.
3:29:42
Are you prepared to disclose all of your income and assets without ops vacation or delay if you become corporation council?
Randy Mastro
3:29:51
I already have disclosed all of my assets.
Amanda Farías
3:29:53
Okay.
3:29:54
Yes.
3:29:54
During your time as a partner at Gibson Dunn, you served in many leadership positions, including chair of the litigations department, member of the executive committee, and even at one time, head of the New York office.
3:30:06
Is that correct?
Randy Mastro
3:30:07
Yes, ma'am.