Tish James | |
|---|---|
| 67th Attorney General of New York | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Governor | Andrew Cuomo |
| Preceded by | Barbara Underwood |
| 4th New York City Public Advocate | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Mayor | Bill de Blasio |
| Preceded by | Bill de Blasio |
| Succeeded by | Corey Johnson (Acting) |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 35th district | |
| In office January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Cumbo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1958 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | City University of New York, Lehman (BA) Howard University (JD) Columbia University (MPA) |
| Website | Government website |
Letitia A. "Tish" James (born October 18, 1958) is an American lawyer, activist and politician. She is the Democratic Attorney General of New York since 2019. She won the 2018 election.