Rochester, New York, September 17, 2026– Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, a full-service business law firm with offices throughout New York, pleased to announce that Caitlin A. Anderson, senior associate in the firm’s Government Affairs practice, has been named one of the Rising Stars of the Year in the 2026 Best in Government Affairs – New York program presented by USLege. The recognition honors emerging leaders who are making a significant impact in New York’s government affairs and public policy landscape.
The Best in Government Affairs – New York program recognized 46 professionals across seven categories and is based on peer nominations from leaders throughout the state’s government affairs community. Honorees were recognized during an awards ceremony held September 16, 2026, at Lark Hall in Albany.
The Rising Stars of the Year category recognized six up-and-coming professionals from across New York who are helping shape public policy and government affairs in the state. Anderson was honored alongside other emerging leaders from the government relations, legal and public affairs sectors.
Anderson is a member of HSE’s Government Affairs team, where she advises clients on a broad range of legislative, regulatory and public policy matters. Her practice focuses on legislative strategy, regulatory advocacy and government relations, representing corporations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals before the New York State Legislature, executive agencies and the Governor’s office. She regularly monitors and analyzes legislation, develops advocacy strategies, drafts legislation and assists clients in pursuing government funding opportunities.
Recognized by City & State as a “Who’s Who in Government Relations,” Anderson serves on HSE’s Enrichment in Action Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Empire Justice Center. She earned a J.D., summa cum laude, from William & Mary School of Law, where she served as an Election Law Graduate Research Fellow.