Pix11 – NYC’s chief legal counsel Lisa Zornberg steps down from Adams’ office week after FBI raids homes of mayor’s top aides
New York City Hall’s chief counsel is leaving her post in Eric Adams’ administration — just days after NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned in the aftermath of federal raids targeting a spate of cops and close aides of the mayor, she announced late Saturday.
Former senior Manhattan federal prosecutor Lisa Zornberg had served as the lead attorney for the mayor and City Hall since July 2023.
Her sudden departure comes as federal investigators have zeroed in on members of Adams’ inner circle and other allies.
“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.
