Michael C. Finnegan
Michael Finnegan | |
|---|---|
| General Counsel to the Governor of New York | |
| In office 1995–1997 | |
| Governor | George Pataki |
| Succeeded by | James McGuire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 Peekskill, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Siena College Ohio University |
| Occupation | Director of Investment Banking JPMorgan Chase |
Michael C. Finnegan (born 1955 in Peekskill, New York) is the managing director of investment banking for JPMorgan Chase. Finnegan is best known as the architect of former Governor George Pataki's ascendancy to power from Mayor of Peekskill to Governor of New York. Finnegan and Pataki became friends while practicing law in Peekskill and Finnegan would go on to manage Pataki's campaigns for Mayor, State Assembly, State Senate, and the Governorship. Finnegan was then appointed Chief Counsel to the Governor in 1995.
He left the Governor's office in 1997 to begin his career with JPMorgan. He previously taught at his alma mater, Siena College, and was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1997. He serves on the board of directors for the Irish-American Republicans. In 2008, he was mentioned as a possible strong challenger to freshman Congressman John Hall in New York's 19th congressional district. Finnegan is considered an expert in Irish politics, history and tradition.