Two attorneys have been appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as his new counsel and special counsel, respectively, effectively splitting the position previously held by his former counsel, Alphonso David, into two jobs. 

Kumiki Gibson, who served previously as counsel to Vice President Al Gore during his time in office, was named Cuomo’s new counsel, while Elizabeth Garvey, who was an assistant counsel to the New York State Senate while Republicans held that chamber, was named the governor’s new special counsel.