Patricia J. Kennedy, counsel with Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett. Patricia J. Kennedy, counsel with Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett. Courtesy photo

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Patricia J. Kennedy has joined Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett as counsel, the firm recently announced.

As a member of the firm's governmental practice group, Kennedy focuses her practice on providing legal services to school districts, municipalities and public authorities. She has 34 years of legal experience, including work with local governments.

She served in various capacities for Erie County for 26 years, concluding with an 11-year appointment as chief public defender.