Outside Counsel Services

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is extending its contract for Outside Counsel Services with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP under a sole-source award, exempt from competitive advertising as authorized by the Office of the State Comptroller. The contract extension covers the period from March 8, 2021, through September 30, 2026, and applies statewide across all New York counties. This extension signifies a continuation of the existing legal services arrangement without initiating a new bidding process due to the single-source exemption. The contract announcement, posted on November 6, 2025, clarifies that questions regarding this sole-source procurement should be directed to the designated contract management specialist at the NYS Department of Law. The procurement is managed under the agency's existing authority and the exemption was granted to maintain continuity and leverage the unique qualifications of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in providing outside legal counsel. The contract’s administrative and contact details are accessible through the New York State Contract Reporter.