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Hakeem Jeffries (b. 1970) is the Democratic nominee-and overwhelming electoral favorite-to succeed Assemblyman Roger Green in New York's 57th Assembly District. A qualified supporter of Bruce Ratner's controversial Atlantic Yards project, he defeated Bill Batson-a former union organizer and opponent of the planned Forest City Ratner development in downtown Brooklyn-by a margin of 64%-25% in September of 2006.
Currently serving as litigation counsel for a media and entertainment company, Jeffries perviously worked in the litigation department of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and as a clerk for Judge Harold Baer Jr.. He holds a degree from NYU law school as well as a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown and a Bachelor's in Political Science from SUNY.
Jeffries has made two previous attempts at winning this Assembly District-in both races he faced incumbent Assemblyman Roger L. Green-and has also been an active participant in community affairs within the district itself.
External Links
- Hakeem Jeffries Official website.
- A Lawyer Eyes Lawmaking A Crain's New York Business profile.
- Hakeem Jeffries Mum on Atlantic Yards