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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Jim Walden, Partner at Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP
10:13:02
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161 sec
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Jim Walden, a partner at Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP, testifies in support of Randy Mastro's nomination as Corporation Counsel. Despite being an opponent of Mayor Adams, Walden credits Mastro for shaping his legal career and enabling him to do meaningful pro bono work while working at a private law firm.
- Walden shares personal experiences of how Mastro mentored him and supported various public interest lawsuits.
- He criticizes the hearing process, arguing that the council is asking the wrong questions and not hearing from numerous people whose careers were positively impacted by Mastro.
- Walden uses a sports analogy, comparing Mastro to Derek Jeter, implying that Mastro is an exceptional choice for the role.