Rose Christ, Zak Malik Featured in CSNY on Lobbying in the Mamdani Administration

August 24, 2026

Rose Christ, co-chair of Cozen O’ Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice, and principal Zak Malik, were featured in a recent City & State New York article, titled “Lobbyists are still feeling good in Mamdani’s New York,” examining the evolving relationship between City Hall and lobbyists under the Mamdani administration. In the piece, Rose and Zak share perspectives on the administration’s openness to engaging with stakeholders and considering ideas that can help deliver for New Yorkers.

Read the full article here.

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