Brian O'Dwyer

Brian O'Dwyer
Chair of the New York State Gaming Commission[1]
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 3, 2022
GovernorKathy Hochul
Personal details
Born (1945-10-10) October 10, 1945 (age 79)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationGeorge Washington University (BA, LLM)
Middlebury College (MA)
Georgetown University (JD)

Brian O'Dwyer (born October 10, 1945) is an American lawyer, activist, and active member of the Irish-American community. O'Dwyer currently serves as the Chair of the New York State Gaming Commission[2] and a member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars.[3] Brian spent most of his legal career admission labor organizations and supporting the rights of workers and immigrants. O'Dwyer's father was President of the City Council from 1973-77, Paul O'Dwyer. O'Dwyer's uncle,William O'Dwyer, was Mayor of New York City from 1945-50.

  1. ^ "Governor Hochul Announces Confirmation of Transportation and Economic Development-Related Administration Nominees | Governor Kathy Hochul".
  2. ^ "NYS Gaming Commission". www.gaming.ny.gov. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
  3. ^ House, The White (2022-07-15). "President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions". The White House. Retrieved 2022-09-24.