Letitia James

Attorney General of New York since 2019

Letitia A. "Tish" James (born October 18, 1958)[1] is an American lawyer, activist and politician. She is the Democratic Attorney General of New York since 2019. She won the 2018 election.

Tish James
67th Attorney General of New York
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
GovernorAndrew Cuomo
Preceded byBarbara Underwood
4th New York City Public Advocate
In office
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2018
MayorBill de Blasio
Preceded byBill de Blasio
Succeeded byCorey Johnson (Acting)
Member of the New York City Council
from the 35th district
In office
January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2013
Preceded byJames E. Davis
Succeeded byLaurie Cumbo
Personal details
Born (1958-10-18) October 18, 1958 (age 65)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationCity University of New York, Lehman (BA)
Howard University (JD)
Columbia University (MPA)
WebsiteGovernment website

References change

  1. Kravitz, Derek (August 22, 2013). "Candidate's Age Often Listed Incorrectly - WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. Retrieved January 2, 2014.