Amy Vanden Hogen
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Oshkosh announced its new city attorney Tuesday, and hers is a face already familiar to the position.
Amy Vanden Hogen has spent more than eight years serving as Oshkosh’s assistant city attorney. She will now serve as the city’s chief legal counsel, effective immediately.
It will be her job to advise the City Council, city manager, boards, commissions and departments on a wide range of municipal law matters, including enforcement, regulatory compliance, contract review and governance matters. She has already prosecuted thousands of municipal citations annually in circuit court and has led complex abatement litigation through trial and appeal.
“Amy’s experience in municipal law, her knowledge of our organization and her commitment to public service position her well for this role,” said City Manager Rebecca Grill in a news release.
She brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach that will build on the strong foundation we have by strengthening how we work, streamlining operations and using resources effectively in a way that supports our team and delivers consistent, high-quality service for our community.
Vanden Hogen said she is honored to step into this new role.
“Having worked alongside city staff, leadership and elected officials for the past several years, I value the opportunity to continue supporting the city’s work on behalf of our residents. I look forward to providing practical legal guidance and helping the organization continue to serve the community effectively,” she said.
Prior to joining Oshkosh in 2017, Vanden Hogen practiced business litigation as an associate attorney in Oshkosh. Her legal experience has included litigation disputes involving breach of contract, trade secrets, construction, non-compete agreements, complex collections, foreclosure and bankruptcy.
Vanden Hogen earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Ripon College.
Vanden Hogen is replacing former City Attorney Lynn Lorenson, who retired at the end of 2025 after serving Oshkosh for 33 years.
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