Zachary W. Carter facts for kids
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Zachary Carter
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| 78th Corporation Counsel of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – August 31, 2019 |
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| Mayor | Bill de Blasio |
| Preceded by | Michael A. Cardozo |
| Succeeded by | Georgia Pestana (acting) |
| United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York | |
| In office 1993–1999 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Mary Jo White (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Loretta Lynch |
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| Born | March 19, 1950 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | |
Zachary W. Carter (born March 19, 1950) is an American lawyer. He held important legal roles in the government. He served as the top lawyer for New York City and also as a United States Attorney.
He worked as the Corporation Counsel of New York City under Mayor Bill de Blasio. Before that, he was the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York during President Bill Clinton's time. Between these government jobs, Mr. Carter worked as a partner at a law firm called Dorsey & Whitney.
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Early Life and Education
Zachary Carter was born on March 19, 1950. He went to Cornell University and graduated in 1972. After that, he continued his studies at New York University, where he earned his law degree.
Becoming a Lawyer and Judge
After finishing law school, Zachary Carter became a licensed lawyer in New York. He later became a judge for the New York City Criminal Court. This role meant he made decisions in legal cases.
Important Government Roles
Zachary Carter held two very important positions in the legal world. These roles involved working for the public and upholding the law.
United States Attorney
From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Carter was the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. In this job, he was responsible for representing the U.S. government in legal cases in that area. His time as U.S. Attorney was known for handling significant legal matters.
Corporation Counsel of New York City
Later, from 2014 to 2019, Zachary Carter served as the Corporation Counsel of New York City. This is a very important job. The Corporation Counsel is the chief lawyer for the entire city government. This means he advised the mayor and other city officials on legal issues. He also represented the city in court.
