University of Alaska System hires longtime Fairbanks attorney
August 18, 2014
The University of Alaska System is pleased to announce that longtime Fairbanks attorney
Andy Harrington has joined its legal team as associate general counsel.
Harrington has practiced law in Fairbanks for 33 years, serving in a variety of different
positions, including serving over 25 years with the Alaska Legal Services Corp., and
most recently serving as senior assistant attorney general in the state Department
of Law. He joined UA in late July and replaces former UA associate general counsel
Larry Zervos, who retired in March.
"The quality, breadth and variety of Mr. Harrington's legal experience, his reputation
for keen intellect, collegiality, public service and hard work, coupled with his agency
and management experience, make him extraordinarily well-qualified for this position,"
said UA General Counsel Mike Hostina.
Harrington received his degree from Harvard Law School, graduating cum laude. His
first job out of college was clerking for the Alaska Supreme Court. During his career
with Alaska Legal Services, he was a staff attorney, a supervising attorney and served
eight years as the non-profit agency's statewide director. At the state attorney general's
office, he worked in the Commercial and Fair Business Practices Section. Peers and
the Alaska Judicial Council have recommended Harrington for seats on the Alaska Supreme
Court on several occasions.