A Brief Introduction to the World of State Attorneys General
In this video, Professor James E. Tierney, former Attorney General of Maine, provides an introduction to the office of state attorneys general. His remarks are directed to lawyers and non-lawyers interested in the history, culture, jurisdiction and operations of state attorneys general offices (20:16).
Text: A Brief Introduction to the World of State Attorneys General (PDF).
UPDATED (VIDEO & TEXT): January, 2024
State Attorney General's Office Organization Chart
Generic Organizational Chart of a typical State Attorney General’s Office (click above to open/download as a PDF).
2020Video Resources
AGP Guest Speaker Series (2009)
The National State Attorneys General Program at Columbia Law School was privileged to host a series of guest speakers in 2009 who reflected on their time in government service. Their talks were recorded on video and are linked to below.
The observations of these individuals, including their call to serve the public interest, continue to resonate and stand today as examples of government service at its very best.
Robert Abrams, Attorney General of New York (1979 - 1993)
Steve Bullock, Governor (2012 - 2020) and Attorney General of Montana (2009 - 2012)
Peter Harvey, Attorney General of New Jersey (2003 - 2006)
Bill Marshall, Deputy White House Counsel (1999 - 2001); Ohio Solicitor General (2007 - 2008); Special Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (1977 - 1981).
Stephen Merrill, Governor (1993 - 1997) and Attorney General of New Hampshire (1984 - 1989)
Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona (1991 - 1999)
Many thanks to the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) for continuing to host these important testimonies.
