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September 19, 2019

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Welcomes Katherine Herlihy As Partner

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP proudly welcomes Katherine Herlihy back to the firm as a Partner.

Ms. Herlihy rejoins Whiteman Osterman & Hanna after serving as general counsel for three years at the Life Insurance Council of New York (LICONY).  Prior to joining LICONY, she was an associate at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna from 2008 to 2016.  Ms. Herlihy concentrates her practice in all facets of government relations representation and represents clients in legislative and regulatory matters before the State Legislature and Executive Chamber, as well as various state agencies including the Department of Financial Services, Department of Health, State Education Department, Department of Environmental Conservation, Workers Compensation Board, and State Liquor Authority.  She also advises clients on campaign finance and lobbying law compliance.

Ms. Herlihy earned her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. Prior to law school, she graduated cum laude from Amherst College.  Ms. Herlihy is admitted to practice in New York and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Adirondack Women’s Bar Association and the Warren County Bar Association.  Ms. Herlihy is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation.  She resides in Queensbury.