March 27, 2026 NEW YORK, NY In a move that has sent shockwaves through the New York legal establishment, former Mayor Eric Adams has officially pivoted from the public payroll to the high-priced world of "Trump-style" defense.
After being unceremoniously dumped by the City’s Law Department, Adams has tapped Alan Futerfas—the legal mastermind who shielded Donald Trump Jr. and the Trump Organization from some of their biggest scandals—to lead his defense against a harrowing sexual assault lawsuit.
The City Cuts Ties: "Not Our Problem"
The drama began last week when the NYC Law Department made a move rarely seen in the halls of power. They asked a judge for permission to stop representing Adams, bluntly arguing that the allegations against him didn’t happen "within the scope of his public employment."
In short: The city is refusing to foot the bill or provide the lawyers for a case they say belongs entirely to Adams’ private past.
Who is Alan Futerfas?
If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Futerfas has been at the center of the biggest political storms of the decade. His resume includes:
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Donald Trump Jr.: Represented him during the high-stakes Russia investigations.
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Ivanka Trump: Defended her in the New York Attorney General’s massive civil fraud case against the Trump Organization.
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White-Collar Specialist: Known for navigating the most complex criminal and civil landmines in the country.
When asked how Adams—a man who built his brand on "Blue Collar" roots—is paying for this top-tier legal firepower, Futerfas remained tight-lipped. "We just got in so we are looking at the facts," he told reporters, requesting an extension until April 10 to map out their counter-attack.
The Allegations: A Dark Night in a Vacant Lot
The lawsuit at the center of this firestorm is nothing short of disturbing. Lorna Beach-Mathura, a former NYPD transit employee, alleges that in 1993, she sought Adams out for career advice, believing his reputation as an advocate for Black employees.
