Albany - Leading Transportation Law and Policy Efforts in 2026
Join the Government Law Center at Albany Law School for the second program of the 2026 Warren M. Anderson ’40 Legislative Series. An expert panel will discuss major issues in transportation law and policy facing state government. The discussion will be moderated by Liz Benjamin, Managing Director at Marathon Strategies and former host of "Capital Tonight."
Panelists include Marie Therese Dominguez, Esq., Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation; Francis Hoare, Esq. ’85, Executive Director of the New York State Thruway Authority; and Hon. Jeremy Cooney ’10, New York State Senator for the 56th Senate District. The session will take place in person at the New York State Capitol in the Assembly Parlor. This free event is open to the public. CLE credit available: 1.0 Professional Practice.
Speakers(4)
Francis Hoare, Esq.
Executive Director at New York State Thruway Authority
Francis Hoare, Esq., a 1985 graduate of Albany Law School, is the Executive Director of the New York State Thruway Authority.
Hon. Jeremy Cooney
New York State Senator at 56th Senate District
Hon. Jeremy Cooney, a 2010 graduate of Albany Law School, is the New York State Senator representing the 56th Senate District and Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation.
Liz Benjamin
Managing Director at Marathon Strategies
Liz Benjamin is the Managing Director at Marathon Strategies and a former host of 'Capital Tonight.'
Marie Therese Dominguez, Esq.
Commissioner at New York State Department of Transportation
Marie Therese Dominguez, Esq. serves as the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation.
Event Details
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Albany, United States
- Assembly Parlor, New York State Capitol
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, and the general public interested in transportation law and policy.
- CLE Credits
- 1.0 Professional Practice