Governor Mike Kehoe Appoints Catherine L. Hanaway as Missouri's Next Attorney General

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Governor Mike Kehoe announced Catherine L. Hanaway as the next Attorney General for the State of Missouri, filling the vacancy created by Attorney General Andrew Bailey's appointment as Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hanaway, a former U.S. Attorney and Partner at Husch Blackwell, will assume the role on September 8, 2025. Her appointment marks a significant milestone, making her the first woman to hold the position in state history and the first major statewide office appointee of the Kehoe Administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Catherine L. Hanaway, a former U.S. Attorney and Partner at Husch Blackwell, has been appointed as Missouri's next Attorney General by Governor Mike Kehoe.
  • Hanaway will assume the role on September 8, 2025, making her the first woman to hold the position in state history and the first major statewide office appointee of the Kehoe Administration.
  • She succeeds Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who has been appointed as Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  • Hanaway brings over 4,000 hours of experience as a federal law enforcement officer and has successfully handled complex legal issues in both state and federal court.
  • She has previously served as Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, the only woman to ever hold this role, and has held significant leadership positions at Husch Blackwell and the Regional Business Council.
  • Hanaway earned her Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Creighton University.
  • She resides in St. Louis with her husband and is highly involved in community organizations, including the Regional Business Council and the St. Louis Regional Crime Commission Board.

Statistics:

  • 45: The number of Attorneys General named in Missouri state history.
  • 4,000: The number of criminal, affirmative, and defensive civil cases supervised by Catherine L. Hanaway during her tenure as U.S. Attorney.
  • 2: The number of times Catherine L. Hanaway has been involved in high-level leadership positions, including Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and Chair of Husch Blackwell.
  • 2025: The year Catherine L. Hanaway will assume the role of Attorney General for the State of Missouri.

Sources:

  • Office of the Governor, Jefferson City, Missouri. (2023, January 10). News Release.