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Ed Walsh is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in public information and legal advisory roles. Currently serving as the Freedom of Information Law Officer at the Albany County Department of Law since July 2016, Ed Walsh specializes in responding to Freedom of Information Law requests and providing legal guidance to county departments. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of Public Information for New York State from August 2011 to May 2016, where Ed Walsh managed media interactions and crafted press materials. Ed Walsh's earlier roles at the City of Chicago Department of Revenue encompassed various positions, including Assistant Director, Projects Administrator, Program Analyst, and Public Information Officer, all focusing on media relations, project management, and public communication efforts. Ed Walsh's career in public relations began at the City of Chicago Department on Aging, further demonstrating a consistent commitment to effective communication. Ed Walsh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Columbia College Chicago.