What is corporation counsel city of new york?

The Corporation Counsel of the City of New York is the chief legal officer of the city. The current Corporation Counsel is James E. Johnson, who was appointed in January 2020 by Mayor Bill de Blasio. The Office of the Corporation Counsel is responsible for representing the City of New York and its various agencies in legal matters, including civil litigation, appeals, regulatory proceedings, and other legal issues. The Corporation Counsel also provides legal advice to the Mayor, the City Council, and other city officials on a wide range of issues. The office has a staff of over 700 attorneys, making it one of the largest municipal law departments in the country.