Today’s New York Times reports on the troubling trend of donations to AG candidate Kathleen Rice from individuals and organizations connected to Weitz & Luxenberg — known here in the Capitol as “Speaker Silver’s law firm.”

Note, also, the quote from NYLR: 

Jon Pierce, a spokesman for New Yorkers for Lawsuit Reform, an advocacy group supported by business leaders and doctors’ groups, criticized Weitz & Luxenberg’s donations to the Rice campaign. “This is another example of the trial lawyers in New York State trying to increase their already significant influence in Albany,” Mr. Pierce said.

Company: 

New Yorkers for Lawsuit Reform

Location: 

Albany, NY

Position: Executive Director, New Yorkers for Lawsuit Reform, a broad-based coalition that seeks to implement comprehensive tort reform in the State of New York (www.nylawsuitreform.org/ ).

Duties: 

• Define the agenda and gain buy-in from stakeholders for comprehensive tort reform. 
• Present multi-year strategic plans to meet stated objectives and goals. 
• Chief spokesperson for coalition on issues;
• Advocate before all branches of government;
• Effective interaction and regular presence at NY State Capitol;
• Maintain strong relationships with national tort reform groups; 
• Raise funds to support tort reform efforts in New York;
• Manage staff and as well external resources;
• Administer annual budget;
• Foster membership growth through a mix of public relations and grassroots activities, including the recruitment of local champions for tort reform. 

Qualifications: 

• Management, administrative and budget experience;
• Highly skilled in government relations/legislative advocacy and issues management;
• Highly organized, creative, resourceful, able to set priorities, develop consensus among diverse group of members;
• Skilled in media outreach, legislative testimony, written and oral communications;
• Strong track record of running a member organization preferred;
• Fundraising experience would also be a plus. 

Compensation:  Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.  Applicants may send confidential inquiry and resume to jobs@nylawsuitreform.org  All inquiries will be kept confidential.  NYLR is an equal opportunity employer.

New Yorkers for lawsuit Reform (NYLR) has a new office phone number:  518-533-5363.  If you need to reach anyone at NYLR, please give us a call!