Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Brian K. Mahanna as Counsel to the Governor. Mr. Mahanna will succeed Liz Fine, who served in Governor Hochul’s administration since 2021. He will begin his tenure at the end of this month.
Mr. Mahanna previously served as Chief of Staff and Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the New York State Attorney General, where he was responsible for the office’s operations and served as the primary liaison to the Governor’s office, the state legislature, state agencies, and other attorney generals on multi-state investigations and litigation. He also supervised the Attorney General’s major civil, regulatory and criminal cases, investigations, legal positions and initiatives. He previously served as a Senior Adviser to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and as Chief of Staff and Counsel to New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Operations, and as Policy Director for Mayor Bloomberg’s 2009 campaign.
Governor Hochul said:
“As we work to make New York more affordable, more livable and safer, I’m excited to welcome Brian K. Mahanna to the Executive Chamber. Brian is a skilled legal mind with years of experience in government and private practice, and I’m confident he is the right leader for our Counsel’s office. As she finishes her tenure in the Chamber, I’m immensely grateful to Liz Fine for her three years of guidance and friendship as well as her lifelong commitment to public service.”
