Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden Recognized for Career Leadership and Dedication to Reducing Youth Tobacco Use
Washington D.C. — Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden was recognized by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) this week for his long-term commitment and leadership in reducing youth tobacco use. As a five-term Idaho attorney general, Wasden is a leader on tobacco issues within the attorney general community. He was Chief Deputy Attorney General…
National Association of Attorneys General Announces Winners for 2022 Supreme Court Best Brief Awards
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has announced the winners of the 2022 Supreme Court Best Brief Awards. The Best Brief Awards are given annually to honor appellate practitioners from state attorney general offices who have exhibited superb work in representing their states before the U.S. Supreme Court. The winners were…
NAAG Welcomes Staci Schneider as Chief Communications Officer
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has named Staci Schneider as the organization’s new chief communications officer (CCO). Schneider’s role as CCO will include leading communications with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing NAAG’s communications team, and providing strategic communications support for member offices. She will lead efforts to increase public awareness…
Common-Interest Doctrine and Attorney-Client Privilege for Public Attorneys Confirmed by Minnesota Supreme Court in Energy Policy Advocates v. Ellison
In a case of high importance to state attorneys general and other government agencies, the Minnesota Supreme Court last month issued its decision in Energy Policy Advocates. v. Ellison, recognizing the “common interest” doctrine and confirming application of attorney-client privilege within government agencies. –N.W.2d —-, 2022 WL 4488489 (Minn. Sept. 28, 2022). The decision adds…
NAAG to Host 2022 Consumer Protection Fall Conference
WHO: The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) invites members of the press to attend the public portion of its 2022 Consumer Protection Fall Conference. WHAT: The 2022 Consumer Protection Fall Conference will bring together members of the private, nonprofit, and government sectors for discussions and panels on the latest in consumer protection, as well…
2022 Term Supreme Court Seminar
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2022 Washington, DC This conference is hosted by the NAAG Center for Supreme Court Advocacy The NAAG annual Seminar on Supreme Court Practice is a two-day seminar, Wednesday, Nov. 30 – Thursday, Dec. 1 in Washington, District of Columbia, on how to effectively practice in the United States Supreme Court. It begins…
NAAG to Host Annual NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference
WHO: The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) invites members of the press to attend the public day of its 2022 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference. WHAT: The 2022 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference will provide an opportunity for charity regulators and nonprofit organizations and their attorneys, accountants, fundraisers, and advisers to meet and discuss the latest issues of…
Emma Shaw
Emma Shaw joined NAAG September 12th. Emma has a B.A. in both International Relations and Political Science. She joins us from the Office of State Representative Terra Costa Howard, Lombard IL.
Megan Fritsch
Megan Fritsch joined NAAG in July 2022 as Counsel for the Center for Tobacco and Public Health. Megan received her J.D. from Widener University Commonwealth Law school in 2012. Megan provides legal expertise to the State Attorney Generals with respect to their work to enforce the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), their tobacco statutes and tobacco…
Kevin Ehrgott
Kevin Ehrgott joined NAAG in June 2022 as a legal administrator for the Center for Tobacco and Public Health. Kevin graduated from American University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree as a dual major in Interdisciplinary Studies: CLEG (Communications, Law, Economics, and Government) and Economics. Throughout his undergraduate career, he interned for local representatives…
