Tara Gaston

Tara N. Gaston is a skilled attorney in New York State with a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance justice and fair representation.

She is dedicated to continuous improvement in her legal practice and is working towards obtaining certifications in ethical hacking and CISSP for providing up-to-date expertise, especially in supporting healthcare providers and industries handling sensitive data.

Tara Gaston is deeply interested in informed consent, shared decision-making, and advocating for the rights of both consumers and providers in the pregnancy and childbirth process. Her advocacy extends to servicemembers undergoing medical separation, emphasizing on improving the care provided to them.

She also champions privacy & security law and LGBTQ+ legal issues, and her remarkable contributions have been recognized with the prestigious Honorable Judith S. Kaye Commercial and Federal Litigation Scholarship in 2016.

Passionate about supporting servicemembers, veterans, and their families, Tara Gaston has been actively involved with the Military Spouse JD Network, offering pro bono legal services. Her commitment was acknowledged when she was honored as the 2015 Military Spouse of the Year for Naval Base Kitsap.

In January 2018, Tara Gaston assumed her role as one of the Supervisors for Saratoga Springs, a position to which she was re-elected. She brings a fresh perspective and prioritizes transparency within the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. Besides, she advocates on various important committees at state and national levels, concentrating on mental health, public health, veterans' issues, agriculture, and energy.

Her educational background includes studies in Certified Ethical Hacking, CISSP, a J.D. from California Western School of Law, and a BA in English language and literature from Auburn University at Montgomery.

Tara Gaston's professional journey includes serving as an Associate at Phelan Phelan & Danek LLP, being a Founding Board Member & Communications Director at Birth Rights Bar Association, managing grants as a Committee Chair & Board Member at Military Spouse J.D. Foundation, and teaching English/journalism at high schools.