Letitia James

Attorney, politician

American Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

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Quick Info

ProfessionAttorney, politician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/10/1958
Age67 years
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLetitia Ann James
NicknameTish
Known For67th Attorney General of New York

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateLehman College
Law SchoolHoward University School of Law

Personal Life

Raised InBrooklyn, New York

Family

Parents
  • Robert James
  • Nellie James
SiblingsSeven siblings

Career

Current/Notable Roles
  • Attorney General of New York
  • Former Public Advocate for the City of New York
  • Former New York City Council member for Brooklyn's 35th District
Early CareerPublic defender at the Legal Aid Society
Notable Milestones
  • First woman of color to hold statewide office in New York
  • First woman to be elected Attorney General of New York
  • First woman of color to hold citywide office in New York City

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and raised in Brooklyn.
2. Graduated from Lehman College and Howard University School of Law.
3. Worked as a public defender before entering elected office.
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