Jonathan Bing to Lead Wilson Elser’s NYC Government Affairs Practice

National law firm Wilson Elser appointed Partner Jonathan L. Bing, a former New York State assemblyman and Governor Cuomo appointee, to head of the New York City Government Affairs practice.

In this role, Bing will work
closely with Albany Regional Managing Partner Kenneth
Shapiro and Deputy Regional Managing Partner Lisa Marrello, both of whom lead the firm’s 
New York State Government Affairs practice, named the state’s highest grossing by the Joint Commission on Public Ethics for the past 17 years.

Bing joined Wilson Elser in 2012 after serving as special deputy superintendent in charge of the 260-employee New York Liquidation Bureau (NYLB), appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Prior to joining the NYLB, Bing was elected to the New York State Assembly for five terms, representing the Upper East Side and East Midtown Manhattan from January 2003 through June 2011. During his tenure, he authored 85 bills that passed the Assembly, 35 of which also passed the Senate and were signed into law by four New York governors.

A seasoned politician and an accomplished attorney, Bing’s understanding of the legislative process enables him to provide the firm’s clients with highly effective solutions.

Bing is a prolific writer and is often invited to speak on lobbying, regulatory issues and government affairs.

Bing has earned numerous awards and distinctions throughout his career, including an honorary doctor of law degree from LIM College, the Presidential Medal from Hunter College, and the NYU College of Nursing Health Policy and Legislation Award, among others.

Bing earned his J.D. degree from New York University School of Law (1995) and his B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania (1992).[IA]