Jim Walden (lawyer)
Jim Walden | |
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Walden speaking to the U.S. Helsinki Commission regarding the Russian Olympic doping scandal in 2018 | |
| Born | January 19, 1966 |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College (BA) Temple University (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Employer | Walden Macht & Haran LLP |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2006) |
| Awards | Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2018 The 2025 New York City Power 100 |
| Website | Mayoral campaign website |
James Walden (born January 19, 1966) is an American attorney. After serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York from 1993 to 2002, Walden entered private practice, where he has been involved in several prominent cases involving matters of white-collar crime, antitrust law, and government reform.
He has represented Grigory Rodchenkov, the former head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory, and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, underground high stakes poker organizer Molly Bloom and plaintiffs in class action lawsuits against WeWork, the New York City Department of Education, and the New York City Housing Authority. He served as special counsel to a task force created by Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy to investigate the administration of the state's tax incentive programs.
Walden is currently running as an independent candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.