Laurie Wheelock, Esq.

Laurie Wheelock, Esq. is the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Public Utility Law Project.  She began her career working for the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) where she fought for the rights of consumers across the state.  Ms. Wheelock went on to work for three different members of the New York State Assembly in both Albany and New York City focusing on a wide variety of issue areas including legislation to promote affordable housing, public access to insurance, nonprofit reform, and environmental protection.  She currently serves as a member of the City of Albany’s Sustainable Advisory Committee.  Ms. Wheelock received her Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Binghamton University and received her Juris Doctorate and Masters in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School.  She resides in Albany with her husband, three sons, and their greyhound. She was named a “Rising Star in Albany” in 2019 and joined the “40 Under 40” list.