Jenner & Block Hires Former New York Ethics Commission Boss (1)

Jenner & Block has brought on Seth Agata, former executive director of the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics, as a special counsel on its New York litigation team.

Agata was responsible for administering lobbying and public ethics laws in New York as head of the 14-member bipartisan ethics watchdog.

He was appointed to the commission in 2016. Under his direction, the group undertook reforms of the state’s first comprehensive lobbying regulations and revamped post-employment “revolving door” restrictions.

In his new position, Agata will work in Jenner & Block’s lobbying law and government ethics group, advising clients on ...