Lina Khan educational qualifications: Former FTC chair of Pakistani origin joins Mamdani’s transition team

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan, former FTC chair and legal scholar, to his transition team. Khan’s expertise in antitrust and structural reform signals an administration focused on evidence-based policymaking and balancing economic vitality with public interest. This collaboration merges idealism with deep institutional understanding for the city’s future.