Attorney General of New York since 2019 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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67th Attorney General of New York | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Governor | Andrew Cuomo |
Preceded by | Barbara Underwood |
4th New York City Public Advocate | |
In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2018 | |
Mayor | Bill de Blasio |
Preceded by | Bill de Blasio |
Succeeded by | Corey Johnson (Acting) |
Member of the New York City Council from the 35th district | |
In office January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2013 | |
Preceded by | James E. Davis |
Succeeded by | Laurie Cumbo |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | October 18, 1958
Political party | Democratic |
Education | City University of New York, Lehman (BA) Howard University (JD) Columbia University (MPA) |
Website | Government website |
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