Ashok Chandra was born in Weslaco, TX in 1979, a year after his parents left New York City. His parents left New York in 1978 being pushed out because of high taxation, minimal entrepreneurial opportunities and high crime. They settled in Texas where crime rates and taxes were low and subsequently developed a flourishing business.
Ashok left to Austin, TX in 1997 to attend the University of Texas where he majored in Biochemistry and English. He moved to New York City in 2003 to attend Fordham University’s School of Law. At Fordham, he was elected as the Managing Editor of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal. After graduation, Ashok practiced law, specializing in Patent and Telecommunications Law before leaving in June of 2008 to work for Bloomberg LLP. At Bloomberg, he works on developing new products.
Growing up, Ashok always wanted to move to New York City and be part of “the city that never sleeps” and compete in what his father always referred to as “the most competitive place on Earth.” After moving to New York City, his parents came to visit and they were astonished by the turnaround the city underwent since the dark days of 1978. Ashok wants to help ensure that the promise of New York City is alive and well for generations to come.
Ashok lives in midtown east with his wife and young daughter.
achandra@chandrafornewyork.com
campaign number - 646-841-2152
