Wang Hecker LLP has a leading election law practice. We have represented the New York Senate Democrats in a range of matters, and we served as part of a coalition of law firms representing the Democratic State Attorneys General in connection with the 2020 election.
2020 Presidential Election
Served on national team of lawyers advising a coalition of progressive state Attorneys General on federal constitutional and state law issues regarding election administration, ballot canvassing and counting, recounts, certification, and election contests.
Redistricting Litigation
Served as lead counsel in New York’s 2022 redistricting litigation, representing the New York Senate in defense of the Congressional, Senate, and Assembly district lines that were enacted following the release of the results of the 2020 Census.
Hurley/Jastrzemski v. State of New York
Represented the New York Senate and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins in a case claiming that it is unconstitutional for the New York State Public Campaign Finance Commission to create laws altering so-called “fusion voting,” which allows candidates to run for office on multiple party lines.
Guzman v. Westchester County
Represented Westchester County and successfully resolved challenge to 2022 redistricting plan for the Westchester County Board of Legislators.