Letitia James is the 67th Attorney General of New York State, serving since 2019. She is the first woman and the first woman of color elected to this statewide office in New York. A native of Brooklyn, James earned her undergraduate degree from Lehman College and her law degree from Howard University School of Law. Prior to becoming Attorney General, she served as New York City’s Public Advocate from 2013 to 2019, where she was also the first woman of color to hold citywide office. In that role, she transformed the office into a powerful force for legislative change, addressing issues such as the gender wage gap by banning salary history questions in hiring and advocating for vulnerable populations including children in foster care and tenants[2][4]. As Attorney General, James acts as the chief legal officer of the state, focusing on protecting New Yorkers through law enforcement and civil rights advocacy. Notably, she secured a $7.4 billion settlement from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their role in the opioid crisis, with New York receiving up to $250 million to fund treatment and prevention programs. Her office has also recovered over $3 billion from opioid manufacturers and distributors to combat the epidemic. James leads efforts to hold corporations accountable, exemplified by forcing DoorDash to pay $16.75 million to workers after unfair tip practices were exposed. She is also active in legislative initiatives such as the FAIR Business Practices Act, aimed at protecting consumers and small businesses from abusive practices[1][6]. James remains a prominent figure in New York politics and law enforcement, known for her advocacy on public safety, civil rights, and corporate accountability, continuing to address major social and legal challenges affecting New Yorkers.