Bloomberg Law
April 14, 2016, 8:04 PM UTC

The Mayor Wanted This Lawyer to Speak with Preet Bharara

Casey Sullivan

The lawyer who represented former SAC Capital Fund Advisors fund manager Michael Steinberg against insider trading charges has found his latest gig: Bill de Blasio’s point of contact for U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, in his reported investigation into the Mayor’s campaign finances.

During a recent press conference, de Blasio fielded questions about the probe and explained the role of his lawyer, Barry Berke of Kramer Levin , saying he placed a phone call with Bharara, to cooperate with authorities.

According to The Observer :

“He called on behalf of the 2013 campaign and said, ‘We’re happy to help in any way.’ ...

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