Dickinson & Avella announces full time hiring of Aung Hset

By Dickinson & Avella | January 4, 2024


ALBANY, N.Y. – Dickinson & Avella, a top government relations firm based in Albany, has announced the full time hiring of Aung Hset.

Aung joined D&A one year ago as an intern and due to his excellent work in support of the firm and deep relationships he has built with clients, members and staff, has been hired full time as Legislative Analyst. In this role, he will continue to support the team and will take on additional responsibilities in advocating for clients’ goals, in addition to continuing to represent the firm throughout the state.

Prior to joining D&A, Aung worked for the State Democratic Party as a campaign organizer.  Prior to that, he gained legislative experience while working with the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA), where he tracked and analyzed legislation.

Aung graduated cum laude with a BA in Political Science from the University of Albany and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

About Dickinson & Avella: Annually ranked near the top of lobbying power lists, the Dickinson & Avella (D&A) team has a combined 75+ years of lobbying experience, in addition to over 50 years combined in state government (including Executive, both Legislative houses and state agencies). At D&A, we provide our clients with unparalleled attention to detail, utilizing our extensive experience, knowledge, abilities and passion in order to help clients navigate government in New York State. We treat clients like family and our motto is “we build strategies for success” because our clients’ victories are our victories.