Biography

FLAHERTY, Shawn T., a Representative from Allegheny County; graduated, Carnegie Mellon University, 1981; J.D., Duquesne University Law School, 1985; associate, Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP; partner, Woodruff and Flaherty P.C. (1997-2004); partner, Woodruff, Flaherty and Fardo LLC (2004-2006); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a Special Election, April 11, 2006; Sworn-In, May 2, 2006 to serve the remaining 2005 term; unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House (2006); partner, Flaherty Fardo LLC (2006-present); elected, alternate delegate, Democratic National Convention (2008).