Kathryn Lehman Joins Holland & Knight
May 4, 2005
Kathryn Hazeem Lehman - Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Holland & Knight LLP announced today that Kathryn
Lehman, Chief of Staff for the House Republican Conference, is joining the
firm’s Public Policy & Regulation Practice as partner in the Washington, D.C.,
office.
A 15-year veteran of the Hill, Lehman brings significant and wide-ranging
experience, having worked closely with the White House, administrative agencies,
House and Senate leadership and committees, political committees and other key
members of government. Her career began as counsel on the House Judiciary
Committee Staff, where she served for eight years. She later served as special
assistant to then-Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA), as policy director to House
Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-TX), and director of coalitions and outreach for
Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL).
In 2003, she assumed the top post under GOP Conference Chairman Deborah
Pryce, managing the fourth-ranking Leadership office in the House of
Representatives. In this role she was charged with crafting legislative and
floor strategies for House Republicans while earning respect from members on
both sides of the aisle.
“Kathryn Lehman is a well-known and highly respected public servant on
Capitol Hill. We’re thrilled to have her join our team,” said Rich Gold, leader
of Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation Practice Group. “Her
outstanding reputation and tremendous depth of experience will serve our clients
well.”
“I have worked with great people on challenging issues in my career on
Capitol Hill, and I look forward to continuing to do both at Holland & Knight,”
said Lehman.
Lehman earned her J.D. from Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of
America, in 1985, and her bachelor’s from Oral Roberts University in 1982. She
has been consistently designated by Roll Call newspaper as one of Capitol
Hill’s “Fabulous Fifty” most powerful staff members.
Contact: Beth Salvosa, (202) 663-7240