December 10, 2025 – DHC’s Associate Director for Government Relations, Melissa Chapman-Samad, attended New York Law School’s Policy Briefing Breakfast, featuring Presumptive NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin.

Menin delivered an insightful overview of her longstanding accomplishments in government, her priorities and vision for leading the New York City Council, and her expectations for working with Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.

Her remarks emphasized effective governance, transparency, and forward-thinking legislative leadership as New York prepares for a new administration.

Melissa represented DHC at this important civic forum, reinforcing the firm’s continued engagement in New York’s policy landscape and commitment to staying closely connected with the city’s emerging leadership.