Brian O'Dwyer

Brian O'Dwyer
Chair of the New York State Gaming Commission
Assumed office
June 3, 2022
GovernorKathy Hochul
Personal details
Born (1945-10-10) October 10, 1945
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 and a member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars. 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.