City & State's must-read list of the most powerful people in New York City has been a long standing institution in New York. Now, for the first time we are celebrating the law community, debuting our Law Power 50 list. The May 13th issue will debut at a special reception gathering top brass from government relations, law firms, advocacy groups,academia, and media for a networking opportunity you do not want to miss.
49. John Cordo
Principal
If you enjoy Resorts World Casino New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, you can thank John Cordo, the influential Albany lawyer who played a key role in bringing the project to fruition. The founder of Cordo & Co. also helped secure a living wage for home health care workers in New York City. Earlier in his career, he served as special counsel to the Republican state Senate majority, where he helped implement and develop labor and pension policy.