1. The National Association of Attorneys General
2017 PACE Summit Washington, D.C.

2. Attorney General Karl Racine (Photo)

4. What is an Attorney General?
Chief legal officer of the states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States
Serves as counselors to state government agencies and legislatures, and as representatives of the public interest
Controls litigation concerning the state
Criminally investigates certain crimes
Public advocacy

7. Attorney General’s Office Divisions:
Consumer Protection
Civil Litigation
Criminal Litigation
State Agencies
Legal Opinions

10. The Attorney General is:
Popularly elected in 43 states, as well as in Guam, the District of Columbia and the Northern Mariana Islands
Appointed by the governor in five states (Alaska, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Wyoming) and in the three jurisdictions of American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands

11. The Attorney General is:
Selected by secret ballot of the legislature in Maine
Selected by the state Supreme Court in Tennessee

12. NAAG’s Beginning: Founded in 1907 Professional Association
Based in Washington, D.C.

13. Membership:
Attorneys General of all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and Northern Mariana Islands, and territories of American Samoa, Guam and the Virgin Islands

14. Who is your attorney general? Visit www.naag.org

16. NAGTRI Courses:
Trial Advocacy
Legal Writing
Negotiations Skills
Overdose Death Investigation

17. Center for Consumer Protection
Provides technical assistance and support
Plans, organizes and conducts national, regional and mobile trainings and seminars on relevant consumer matters
Promotes the development of effective programs and education for protection of the public

19. NAAG Fall Consumer Protection Conference October 23-25, 2017 St
NAAG Fall Consumer Protection Conference October 23-25, 2017 St. Petersburg, FL October 23 is open to the public.

20. Blake Bee Program Counsel, NAGTRI Center for Consumer Protection 1850 M Street NW, 12th Floor Washington, D.C Phone: (202)