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BUSINESS PEOPLE 18.3% of Upper West Siders are self-employed, the largest concentration in NYC Source: Center for an Urban Future EXECUTIVE MOVES RANDY MASTRO has gained a reputation as the go-to guy for those looking to challenge Michael Bloomberg. GOTHAM GIGS The chief of mischief Randy Mastro has made a career opposing the mayor ‘I would like to think he has a grudging respect for my work’ Whoever said “You can’t fight City Hall” never met Randy Mastro. ¶ A partner at white-shoe law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Mr. Mastro has successfully challenged Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s high-profile efforts to reform the taxi industry, move the Fulton Fish Market and build a stadium on Manhattan’s West Side. ¶ Last week, he won a restraining order putting on hold the launch of taxi-hailing apps. Mr. Mastro believes so strongly in undercutting what he sees as a pattern of rule-skirting and overreaching by the Bloomberg administration that he accepts some cases pro bono. Political insiders alternately call him “unafraid” and accuse him of pulling strings for his former boss, Rudy Giuliani, whom he served for four years as deputy mayor. He also worked alongside Mr. Giuliani in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, prosecuting Mafia cases and dodging death threats. ¶ But Mr. Mastro said his caseload derives from his knowledge of the inner workings of City Hall and his reputation as a “zealous, effective advocate in the courtroom.” ¶ “I would like to think the mayor has a grudging respect for my work,” Mr. Mastro said, sitting in his corner office on the 48th floor of the MetLife Building. “But I would suspect his feelings run a little deeper than that.” ¶ There appears to be no love lost between the two. In 2008, the mayor declined to reappoint Mr. Mastro to the CUNY board of trustees. Mr. Mastro returned the favor by filing a challenge (which he lost) against the mayor’s effort to overturn the term-limits law. ¶ And while Mr. Bloomberg’s three terms are nearing an end, Mr. Mastro’s work is not. ¶ “Do I think there will be more cases against the Bloomberg administration?” he said with a mischievous grin. “Yes. There are certainly more injustices to remedy.” —andrew j. hawkins T&M Associates: Gary Dahms, 54, was promoted to chairman, chief executive and president of the engineering firm. He was previously chief operating officer and executive vice president. Kensington Vanguard National Land Services: Douglas Kochman, 39, joined the real estate company as chief financial officer. He was previously chief financial officer at Blue Line Advisors. JPMorgan Chase & Co.: Matt Zames, 42, was promoted to chief operating officer at the banking and investment company. He was previously co-chief operating officer and will continue as chief investment officer. Janus Capital Group: Michael Stern, 43, joined the financial services firm as regional sales director. He was previously market director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. El Ad US Holding Inc.: Samantha Sax, 29, joined the real estate development and construction holding company as director of sales and marketing, a newly created position. She was previously senior marketing director at Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. Institute for Community Living: David Woodlock, 65, joined the nonprofit as president and chief executive. He was previously chief executive at Four Winds Hospital. Rose Associates Inc.: Michele Bengelsdorf, 43, joined the real estate development, management and marketing company as director of asset management. She was previously vice president of asset management at RREEF. Douglas Elliman Real Estate: Reid Price, 47, joined as executive vice president of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. He was previously managing director of the new development marketing and sales division at Town Residential. Greystone: Marty Lanigan, 51, joined the real estate firm as executive vice president. He was previously senior managing director at Meridian Capital Group. Liquid Holdings Group: Julia Bronson, 51, joined the financial services firm as executive vice president of Liquid Prime Services. She was previously chief operating officer at LyonRoss Capital Management. Cresa New York: Jim Pirot, 51, joined the real estate advisory firm as senior vice president of project management. He was previously executive director of facilities at the School of Visual Arts. The Brandman Agency: Emily Venugopal, 40, was promoted to senior vice president at the public-relations firm. She was previously vice president. —eva saviano May 6, 2013 | Crain’s New York Business | 7

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Crains New York - May 6, 2013

THE INSIDER
IN THE BOROUGHS
IN THE MARKETS
BUSINESS PEOPLE
REAL ESTATE DEALS
SMALL BUSINESS
OPINION
GREG DAVID
REPORT: DIVERSITY
THE LIST
CLASSIFIEDS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SOURCE LUNCH
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