Oscar Baylin Goodman is an American attorney and politician who famously served as the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1999 to 2011. Before entering politics, he was a prominent criminal defense attorney, well-known for representing defendants accused of being high-profile members of organized crime. His tenure as mayor was marked by his outspoken personality and his strong advocacy for the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas. Known for his ubiquitous martini and accompaniment by showgirls, Goodman became one of the city's most colorful and recognizable ambassadors.