[co-author: Stephanie Kozol]*
Oregon Attorney General (AG) Ellen Rosenblum is taking over the helm of a crucial national organization that supports the important work of AGs across America. Rosenblum was recently elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), a nonpartisan group that serves as a forum for collaboration and resource-sharing among the states’ top legal officers.
In her new leadership role, Rosenblum plans to leverage the convening power of the organization to bring AGs together to find common ground on complex issues like antitrust laws, consumer protection, and the ongoing fentanyl crisis. As Rosenblum stated, “NAAG is a tremendous resource for attorneys general. It is an important space for exploring and resolving problems through partnership and mutual respect.”
Rosenblum brings a wealth of experience to the position from both the public and private sectors. After starting her career in private practice, she served as an assistant U.S. attorney focused on economic crimes. Subsequently, she held judgeships in Oregon’s state courts before being elected as Oregon’s AG in 2012.
For her NAAG presidential initiative, Rosenblum is championing “America’s Youth: AGs Looking Out for the Next Generation.” Through this effort, she will bring AGs together to address issues impacting the safety and wellbeing of America’s youth — from the effects of technology and substance use, to dating violence and financial literacy.
As Rosenblum takes the helm, New Hampshire AG John Formella has been named NAAG’s president-elect, while Connecticut AG William Tong will serve as vice president. The election of the New Hampshire and Connecticut AGs to these leadership roles shows they are next in line to serve as presidents of NAAG.
Why It Matters
Rosenblum is well-positioned to put America’s youth in the national spotlight and drive collaboration among AGs to better protect the next generation. Her NAAG presidency promises to raise Oregon’s profile and influence on issues of national import over the next three years.
*Senior Government Relations Manager
