Kirsten Gillibrand is American politician who currently serves as the senator and representative from the U.S. state of New York. She has been serving in the position since 2009. A ‘UCLA’ law graduate, she began her career as an attorney at the 'Davis Polk & Wardwell' law firm. While working there, she defended the tobacco company 'Philip Morris.' While pursuing her legal career, Gillibrand was associated with a program led by the 'Democratic Party.' During that period, she was inspired by Hillary Clinton. Gillibrand assisted her in the 2000 ‘U.S. Senate’ campaign that majorly focused on women empowerment. She also served as the special counsel to the secretary of ' Housing and Urban Development.' Gillibrand, representing the 'Democratic Party,' was voted to the to the 110th congress of the ‘House’ and served until 2009. She then stepped down from her seat to run for the ‘U.S. Senate.’ Gillibrand filled in the post vacated by Clinton and was officially sworn in to office after she resigned from the ‘House of Representatives.’ Her current tenure will end on January 3, 2025. Gillibrand majorly focuses on the prosecution of sexual harassment cases. Health care, women's safety, and a transparent government are the highlights of her administration.