Kaitlyn Murphy advises clients on Texas state government and local government policy. She has vast experience directing local, state, and federal policy strategy, and lobbying to pass legislation and appropriations.

Prior to joining the Firm, Kaitlyn was Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Greater Houston Partnership where she led advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels representing the largest regional chamber in the state.

Professional Experience
• Vice president, Public Policy and Advocacy, Greater Houston Partnership
• Senior director, Texas Government Relations, American Heart Association
• Chief of staff, Texas State Representative Carol Alvarado
• Policy advisor, Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis

Bar Admissions
• Texas

Education
• South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., summa cum laude, 2014, note and comment editor, South Texas Law Review
• University of St. Thomas, Master of Liberal Arts, 2005
• Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A., 2003, history and speech communication

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