About Robert M. Harding

Robert M. Harding focuses his practice on economic development and financing initiatives, legislative counsel and regulatory matters before government agencies. Additionally, Bob represents candidates in New York election law matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Bob served as the New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Finance under Mayor Giuliani. As deputy mayor, Bob coordinated the city's economic development policies, oversaw all city labor negotiations, and was responsible for housing and finance operations. Bob also served as Director for the Office of Management and Budget for the mayor's office. In that capacity, he was responsible for the development, negotiation and implementation of the city's $37 billion annual operating budget and the 10-year, $45 billion capital plan.

Concentrations

•Economic development and finance
•Legislative counsel
•Election law
•Governmental and administrative law

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Media, technology and telecoms Media and Entertainment: Litigation, 2023
City & State
•Listed, 'Economic Development Power 100,' 2022-2023
•Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021
•Listed, '50 Over 50' Award, 2017
•Team Member, Best Lawyers in America, 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 3
    • Government Law & Policy
    • Political Law & Compliance
    • GT Distressed Businesses Task Force

Practice Details

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    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Government Experience: Deputy Mayor, Economic Development
    Finance, New York City's Office of the Mayor, March 2000-December 2001
    Director, New York City Office of Management
    Budget, 1998-2000
    Director, State Legislative Affairs for the City of New York, 1994-1997
    Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, Albany Facilities Development Corporation, 1993
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, New York
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Adjunct Professor, Hunter College Graduate Program in Urban Affairs, 2005-Present
    •Board Member, Samaritan Daytop Foundation, 2015-Present
    •Board Member, Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation, 2001-2015

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Brooklyn Law School
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    Other Education
    The State University of New York at Plattsburgh
    Class of 1978
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1957
    New York, N.Y., November 26, 1957
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Robert M. Harding was admitted in 1983 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Robert M. Harding is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Robert M. Harding has a presence in New York, NY.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Robert M. Harding attended Brooklyn Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.