Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is reportedly considering Ramzi Kassem, a law professor known for defending high-profile and controversial clients, for the top legal position in New York City's incoming administration. Kassem, who has represented both an Al-Qaeda terrorist and a prominent pro-Palestinian campus activist, is said to be the leading candidate for Chief Counsel. His past legal work and outspoken views on Israel have sparked criticism, particularly among Jewish community leaders and political figures. Kassem's history includes founding a legal aid project for Muslims and immigrants, writing contentious editorials during his university years, and serving as a senior policy advisor on immigration for the current federal administration.