NYC’s chief legal counsel, Lisa Zornberg, steps down from post

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Lisa Zornberg, the chief legal counsel at New York City Hall, is leaving her post, Deputy Mayor for Communications Fabien Levy announced late Saturday night.

A former senior Manhattan federal prosecutor who went into private practice, Zornberg has been in her position since July 2023.

“We appreciate all the work Lisa has done for our administration and, more importantly, the city over the past 13 months,” read a statement from New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “These are hard jobs and we don’t expect anyone to stay in them forever. We wish Lisa all the best in her future endeavors. The other senior members of the counsel’s team will remain in their roles to ensure the office continues to fully operate without issue, and we expect to name an acting chief counsel in the coming days.”

On her departure, Zornberg stated, “ I am deeply grateful to Mayor Adams for giving me the opportunity to serve the city, and I strongly support the work he has done and continues to do for New Yorkers.”

Her announcement comes a week after the FBI raided the homes of multiple top aides to Mayor Adams.

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