At the Parkside Group, Katelyn O’Leary represents clients in the energy and telecommunications sectors before the New York State Legislature.

Prior to joining the firm, she served as Senior Policy Advisor for Energy & Environment in New York State's Executive Chamber, where she served two Governors. In the Chamber, she negotiated with both houses of the State Legislature on legislation and budget proposals, managed climate-related policy priorities, worked with various state agencies & authorities to advance the Governor’s agenda, and coordinated with local governments on the implementation of the Governor’s Lake Ontario Resiliency & Economic Development Initiative.

Earlier in her career, Katelyn served in a variety of staff positions in the NYS Senate, including as Legislative Director for Senate Consumer Protection Committee Chair David Carlucci, where she wrote, negotiated, and successfully advanced legislation into law.

Katelyn’s favorite pastimes include going for hikes, watching Marvel and Star Wars movies as well as reading fantasy books like the Lord of the Rings.