New York Consolidated Laws, Business Corporation Law - BSC § 715. Officers. (a) The board may elect or appoint a president, one or more vice-presidents, a secretary and a treasurer, and such other officers as it may determine, or as may be provided in the by-laws.
Mayor Adams Celebrates Confirmation of Muriel Goode-Trufant as New York City Corporation Counsel. NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated the confirmation of Muriel Goode-Trufant, his pick for New York City's 82nd corporation counsel, by the New York City Council in a 41-7 vote.
Corporate counsel, also known as in-house counsel, are attorneys employed directly by a company to handle its legal matters internally. This contrasts with external legal advisors or law firms, who are engaged on a case-by-case basis for specific projects or issues.
The department is headed by the Corporation Counsel, Muriel Goode-Trufant, the 82nd official to hold this position, confirmed in December 2024.
Simply stated, corporate counsel protects the legal interests of a business. They are typically involved in all stages of the decision-making process, advising on the legal risks associated with various actions. General counsel typically are associated with the highest-levels of the company.
First Department (Bronx and Manhattan): (212) 401-0800; Second Department (Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island): (718) 923-6300.
First Department (Bronx and Manhattan): (212) 401-0800; Second Department (Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island): (718) 923-6300.