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American politician
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Male
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State University of New York at Fredonia
Brooklyn Law School
The details
Biography
Introduction
Sean M. Ryan is a Democratic New York State Assembly member from Buffalo, New York. Ryan, an attorney, was previously chief of staff to the County Legislature.
Early life
Ryan earned a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia and Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He was then admitted the New York State Bar Association.
Career
As an attorney, Ryan has specialized in anti-discrimination and labor law cases.
On September 13, 2011, Ryan was elected during a special election to the New York State Assembly, succeeding long time assemblyman Sam Hoyt in the 144th Assembly District in Buffalo and Grand Island.
In 2012 he was elected to 149th district. He was supported by the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.