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Anthony G. Brown, Attorney General (410) 576-6330; e-mail
Carolyn A. Quattrocki, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Governance & Litigation (410) 576-6300

St. Paul Plaza, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 576-6300; tdd: (410) 576-6372
e-mail
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/pages/oag.aspx
web: https://nohomeforhate.md.gov/ (hate crimes response & prevention portal)

St. Paul Plaza, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2007. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

COUNSEL
Peter V. Berns, General Counsel (410) 576-6300
e-mail: pberns@oag.state.md.us


OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL
Julia Doyle, Solicitor General (410) 576-6300
e-mail: jdoyle@oag.maryland.gov


CRIMINAL APPEALS DIVISION
(C81C0015, formerly 22.03.00.15)
FY2026 appropriation: $4,346,883; authorized positions: 23.10
Jer Welter, Division Chief (410) 687-6422; e-mail: jwelter@oag.maryland.gov

CHIEF OF STAFF

OUTREACH & EDUCATION UNIT
Andrew Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff (410) 576-6311; e-mail: alee@oag.maryland.gov
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Andrew Lee (410) 576-6311; e-mail: alee@oag.maryland.gov

Appointed by Attorney General:
Vacancy, Chair
Brenda M. Afzal, R.N.; William C. Baker; Ruth Berlin; Donald F. Boesch, Ph.D.; James Piper Bond; Kimberly G. Brandt; D. Keith Campbell; Stuart Clarke; Michael C. Davis, Esq.; William B. Dulany, Esq.; Andrew Fellows; Neal Fitzpatrick; Robert Gallagher; Wayne T. Gilchrest; Peter Goodwin, Ph.D.; W. Warren Hamel, Esq.; Verna E. Harrison; Mark L. Hoffman; Jeffrey H. Horstman; Tom Horton; Michele Merkel, Esq.; Jon Mueller, Esq.; Keeve E. Nachman, Ph.D.; Karla Raettig, Esq.; Eric Schaeffer, Esq.; Dru Schmidt-Perkins; Charles A. Stek; Russell Stevenson, Esq.; Ann Pesiri Swanson.

BUDGET, FISCAL & SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Beverly M. Pivec, Director (410) 576-6442
e-mail: bpivec@oag.maryland.gov

CENTRAL FILES
Denise M. Gardner, Records Manager (410) 576-6490; e-mail: dgardner@oag.maryland.gov

FISCAL & PERSONNEL OFFICE
Beverly M. Pivec, Fiscal & Personnel Director (410) 576-6442; e-mail: bpivec@oag.maryland.gov

LIBRARY
Natalie P. Ellis, Chief Librarian (410) 576-6400; e-mail: nellis@oag.maryland.gov

MAIL SERVICES & COPY CENTER
Donna D. Brooks, Manager (410) 576-6526; e-mail: dbrooks@oag.maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT
Janice Clarke (410) 576-6300; e-mail: jclarke@oag.maryland.gov

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
Dustin S. (Scott) Beckmann, Director (410) 576-6487; e-mail: sbeckmann@oag.maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Jennifer Donelan, Director (410) 576-6300; e-mail: jdonelan@oag.maryland.gov


HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
JasCiel Stamp, Director (410) 576-6300; e-mail: jstamp@oag.maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Paul Etzler, Director (410) 576-6300; e-mail: petzler@oag.maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION DIVISION
Benjamin Wolff, Director (410) 576-6300; e-mail: bwolff@oag.maryland.gov

PROFESSIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Katheryn (Kate) Anderson, Director (410) 576-6431; e-mail: kanderson@oag.maryland.gov

GOVERNANCE & LITIGATION

PRO BONO PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Valerie L. Green, Esq., Chair (410) 767-4292

CIVIL LITIGATION DIVISION
(C81C0014, formerly 22.03.00.14)
FY2026 appropriation: $4,539,632; authorized positions: 23
Robert A. Scott, Chief (410) 576-7291; e-mail: rscott@oag.maryland.gov

CONTRACT LITIGATION UNIT
(C81C0020, formerly 22.03.00.20)
FY2026 appropriation (reimbursable): $2,993,792; authorized positions: 16
Melodie M. Mabanta, Chief (410) 576-6983; e-mail: mmabanta@oag.maryland.gov


CORRECTIONAL LITIGATION UNIT
(C81C0018, formerly 22.03.00.18)
FY2026 appropriation: $650,914; authorized positions: 6
Samantha Lewis, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: slewis@oag.maryland.gov


FEDERAL ACCOUNTABILITY UNIT
Adam Kirschner, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: akirschner@oag.maryland.gov


TORT LITIGATION UNIT
Kirstin Lustila, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: klustila@oag.maryland.gov

CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
(C81C0002)
FY2026 appropriation: $1,875,954; authorized positions: 12
1-888-743-0023 (hate crimes hotline, toll free)
e-mail: civilrights@oag.maryland.gov


Jonathan Smith, Chief (410) 576-7939; e-mail: jsmith@oag.maryland.gov
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/i-need-to/pages/civil-rights-division.aspx

SPECIAL EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN
Appointed by Attorney General:
Vacancy, Special Education Ombudsman

COURTS & JUDICIAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
Kevin M. Cox, Chief (410) 576-6388; e-mail: kcox@oag.maryland.gov


OPINIONS & ADVICE DIVISION
Patrick B. Hughes, Chief (410) 576-6579; e-mail: phughes@oag.maryland.gov
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/resources-info/pages/attorney-general%E2%80%99s-opinions.aspx

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS OMBUDSMAN
Lisa A. Kershner, Public Access Ombudsman (410) 576-7037
e-mail: lkershner@oag.maryland.gov
web: http://news.maryland.gov/mpiaombuds/

AGENCY CLIENT UNITS


General Assembly
Sandra Benson Brantley, Principal Counsel (410) 946-5600; e-mail: sbrantley@oag.maryland.gov



Board of Public Works
David Bohannon, Principal Counsel (410) 576-7051; e-mail: david.bohannon4@maryland.gov


Comptroller of Maryland
Renee Nacrelli, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1561; e-mail: rnacrelli@comp.state.md.us
Michael J. Salem, Senior Counsel (410) 260-7658; e-mail: msalem@oag.maryland.gov


State Treasurer
Scott Walchak, Principal Counsel (410) 260-7248; e-mail: swalchak@treasurer.state.md.us


Department of the Environment
Andrea Saum Baker, Principal Counsel (410) 537-3055; e-mail: andrea.baker@maryland.gov


Maryland Department of Health
Nicole Lugo Clark, Principal Counsel (410) 767-5959; e-mail: nclark@oag.maryland.gov


Department of Human Services
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7578; e-mail: david.beller@maryland.gov



Baltimore City Department of Social Services
James Becker, Principal Counsel (443) 378-4141; e-mail: james.becker@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY SAFETY & PUBLIC RESOURCES

CRIMINAL DIVISION
(C81C0016, formerly 22.03.00.16)
FY2026 appropriation: $6,449,183; authorized positions: 27
Katherine A. (Katie) Dorian, Chief (410) 576-6553; e-mail: kdorian@oag.maryland.gov
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/our-office/pages/criminal-division.aspx

NORTHEAST & MID-ATLANTIC HEROIN TASK FORCE
Staff: vacancy (410) 576-6406

FRAUD & CORRUPTION UNIT
Alexander Huggins, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: cid@oag.state.md.us

INVESTIGATIONS & PROSECUTION SUPPORT UNIT
Zachary A. Norfolk, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: znorfolk@oag.maryland.gov

ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT
Paul Halliday, Chief (410) 576-6458; e-mail: phalliday@oag.maryland.gov

INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
(C81C0011)
FY2026 appropriation: $2,842,500; authorized positions: 19
Forrest Christian, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: cforest@oag.maryland.gov
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/resources-info/pages/independent-investigations-division.aspx

AGENCY CLIENT UNITS


Secretary of State
Josaphine B. Yuzuik, Principal Counsel (410) 260-3855; e-mail: jyuzuik@oag.maryland.gov



Department of Budget & Management
Clifton R. Gray, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7202; e-mail: clifton.gray@maryland.gov


Department of Emergency Management
Joshua Friedman, Principal Counsel (410) 702-0033; e-mail: josh.friedman@maryland.gov

Department of General Services
Lauri A. McGuire, Principal Counsel (410) 767-4990; e-mail: lmcguire@oag.maryland.gov


Department of Information Technology
Howard J. Barr, Principal Counsel (410) 767-4724; e-mail: hbarr@oag.maryland.gov

Department of Juvenile Services
Karl A. Pothier, Principal Counsel (410) 230-3138; e-mail: karl.pothier@maryland.gov


Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
Stuart M. Nathan, Counsel (410) 339-7569; e-mail: stuart.nathan@maryland.gov


Department of State Police
Phillip M. Pickus, Principal Counsel (410) 653-4293; e-mail: phillip.pickus@maryland.gov

Department of Veterans & Military Families
Steven L. Tiedemann, Principal Counsel (410) 478-6588; e-mail: steven.tiedemann@maryland.gov


Maryland Cannabis Administration
Heather B. Nelson, Principal Counsel; e-mail: heather.nelson1@maryland.gov

State Board of Elections
Daniel Korbin, Assistant Attorney General (410) 576-6472; e-mail: dkobrin@oag.maryland.gov


Maryland State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans
Deborah A. Donohue, Principal Counsel (410) 767-8732; fax: (410) 659-0349; e-mail: deborah.donohue@maryland.gov


State Retirement & Pension System
Rachel S. Cohen, Principal Counsel (410) 625-5684; e-mail: rcohen@sra.state.md.us

EQUITY, POLICY, & ENGAGEMENT

OFFICE OF EQUITY, POLICY, & ENGAGEMENT
Zenita Wickham Hurley, Deputy Attorney General (410) 576-7939
e-mail: zhurley@oag.maryland.gov

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UNIT
Tiffany Clark, Director; e-mail: tclark@oag.maryland.gov
Hannibal Kemerer, Chief Counsel (410) 576-6584; e-mail: hkemerer@oag.maryland.gov


POLICY UNIT
Louise Flavahan, Director (410) 576-6300; e-mail: lflavahan@oag.maryland.gov

AGENCY CLIENT UNITS


Department of Service & Civic Innovation
Carmina Perez-Fowler, Principal Counsel; e-mail: carmina.perezfowler@maryland.gov

Department of Social & Economic Mobility
Tracie Watkins-Rhodes, Principal Counsel; e-mail: tracie.watkinsrhodes@maryland.gov

Strategic Initiatives


Commission on Hate Crime Response & Prevention
Jennifer Fredrick, Assistant to Attorney General; e-mail: jfrederick@oag.state.md.us
web: https://nohomeforhate.md.gov/pages/commission

Chair: Anthony G. Brown, Attorney General

Appointed by Attorney General to 4-year terms:
Peter V. Berns, Esq.; Kimberly Buckheit; David Engel; Domonique A. Flowers, Esq.; Cleveland L. Horton II; Orlando D. Lilly; Rachel Lindley, Esq.; Oluwalayomi Omolola; Christine Dulla Rickard, Esq.; Everett L. Sesker; Asha Smith.

Appointed by Attorney General with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Allyson Abrams; Laurie Benner; Ama S. Frimpong-Houser; Kirsten Gettys Downs, Esq.; Michael Gray; Vicki Jones; Carissa Mattern; Deborah Miller; Gabriel M. Moreno; Catherine Curran (Katie) O'Malley; Sylvia Royster; Adileh Shareiff; Joraver Singh; Ronnie Taylor; Lanlan Xu, Ph.D.

Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy & Funding Committee
Carisa Hatfield, Assistant to Attorney General; e-mail: chatfield@oag.state.md.us

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, & SUSTAINABILITY

MEDICAID FRAUD & VULNERABLE VICTIMS UNIT
(C81C0009, formerly 22.03.00.09)
FY2026 appropriation: $7,802,519; authorized positions: 47
William Zak Shirley, Director (410) 576-6864; e-mail: zshirley@oag.maryland.gov
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/i-need-to/pages/medicaid-fraud-vulnerable-victims.aspx

PEOPLE'S INSURANCE COUNSEL DIVISION
(C81C0010)
FY2026 appropriation: $823,737; authorized positions: 4
Appointed by Attorney General with Senate advice & consent:
Dorianne Meloy, People's Insurance Counsel (410) 576-6529
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/our-office/pages/peoples-insurance-counsel-division.aspx

AGENCY CLIENT UNITS


Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division
Nicholas E. Johansson, Principal Counsel (410) 767-5829; e-mail: njohansson@oag.maryland.gov


Higher Education Division
(C81C0017, formerly 22.03.00.17)
FY2026 appropriation: $513,554; authorized positions: 3
Katherine Doyle Bainbridge, Principal Counsel (410) 576-7917; e-mail: kbainbridge@oag.maryland.gov



Department of Aging
Sarah E. Pendley, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1110; e-mail: sarah.pendley@maryland.gov

Department of Agriculture
Thomas F. Filbert, Principal Counsel (410) 841-5895; e-mail: thomas.filbert@maryland.gov

State Department of Education
Elliott L. Schoen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6451; e-mail: elliott.schoen@maryland.gov

Department of Natural Resources
Shara M. Alpert, Principal Counsel (410) 260-8350; e-mail: shara.alpert@maryland.gov


Department of Planning
Adam D. Snyder, Principal Counsel (410) 697-9548; e-mail: adam.snyder@maryland.gov


Maryland Energy Administration
Steven M. Talson, Principal Counsel (410) 537-4088; e-mail: stalson@oag.maryland.gov

Maryland Environmental Service
Priscilla N. Carroll, Principal Counsel (410) 729-8240; e-mail: pcarroll@menv.com

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Christopher S. Randolph, Principal Counsel (410) 547-7378; e-mail: crandolph@oag.maryland.gov


Maryland Higher Education Commission
Kimberly Ward, Principal Counsel (410) 767-3311; e-mail: kward@oag.maryland.gov

Maryland Insurance Administration
J. Van Lear Dorsey, Principal Counsel (410) 468-2023; e-mail: van.dorsey@oag.maryland.gov


Maryland Office of Inspector General for Education
H. Brandis Marsh, Assistant Attorney General (410) 576-6300; e-mail: brandis.marsh@maryland.gov

Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Michele J. McDonald, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6300; e-mail: michele.mcdonald1@maryland.gov

Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Lara Hjorstberg, Principal Counsel (410) 581-4024; e-mail: lhjorstberg@mpt.org

MARKETPLACE SUPPORT & WORKER PROTECTION

ANTITRUST DIVISION
(C81C0006, formerly 22.03.00.06)
FY2026 appropriation: $968,560; authorized positions: 5
Schonette J. Walker, Chief (410) 576-6473
e-mail: swalker@oag.maryland.gov


CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION
(C81C0005, formerly 22.03.00.05)
FY2026 appropriation: $15,737,433; authorized positions: 86.40
(410) 576-6550 (consumer information)
(410) 528-8662 (consumer complaints)
e-mail: consumer@oag.maryland.gov


William D. Gruhn, Chief (410) 576-6558; e-mail: bgruhn@oag.maryland.gov
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/our-office/pages/consumer-protection-division.aspx

CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Staff: (410) 576-6557

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Council in May, 1-year term)
Robin McKinney, 2024; Bridgette Ann Greer, Esq., 2026; Linda R. Dorsey-Walker, 2026; Lisa M. Sarro, 2026; Sarah A. Klein, 2028; Leah Perry, 2028; Claudia Wilson Randall, 2028; Stephanie L. Baker, 2030; Anna Maria Flores, 2030.

Ex officio: William D. Gruhn, Chief, Consumer Protection Division

ARBITRATION UNIT
Richard M. Reback, Chief (410) 576-6358; fax: (410) 576-7040
e-mail: rreback@oag.maryland.gov


FALSE CLAIMS UNIT
Heather A. Heilman, Chief (410) 576-7646
e-mail: hheilman@oag.maryland.gov


HEALTH CLUB REGISTRATION UNIT
Monica Best James, Chief (410) 576-6460
e-mail: mjames@oag.maryland.gov
web: www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/Healthclub/default.aspx

HEALTH EDUCATION & ADVOCACY UNIT
Kimberly S. Cammarata, Director (410) 576-7038, 1-877-261-8807 (toll free); e-mail: kcammarata@oag.maryland.gov


HEALTH ENFORCEMENT UNIT
Lauren R. Calia, Chief (410) 576-6514
e-mail: lcalia@oag.maryland.gov

HOME BUILDER & HOME BUILDER SALES REPRESENTATIVE REGISTRATION UNIT
Theresa Shaffer, Chief (410) 576-6306; 1-877-259-4525 (toll free)
e-mail: tshaffer@oag.maryland.gov
web: www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/Homebuilder/default.aspx

HOUSING UNIT
Kira Wilpone Welborn, Chief (410) 576-6577
e-mail: kwelborn@oag.maryland.gov

IDENTITY THEFT UNIT
Jeffrey L. Karberg, Director (410) 576-6574
e-mail: idtheft@oag.maryland.gov
web: www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/IdentityTheft/default.aspx

INVESTIGATIVE UNIT
Marc C. Ware, Chief (410) 576-6569
e-mail: mware@oag.maryland.gov

LENDING & FINANCE UNIT
Wilson Meeks, Chief (410) 576-6300
e-mail: wmeeks@oag.maryland.gov

MEDIATION UNIT
Karen S. Straughn, Director (410) 576-7942
e-mail: kstraughn@oag.maryland.gov

OPIOIDS ENFORCEMENT UNIT
Haley C. Van Erem, Chief (410) 576-6429
e-mail: hvanerem@oag.maryland.gov

SENIOR ASSET RECOVERY UNIT
Marianne Lima, Chief (410) 576-6300
e-mail: consumer@oag.maryland.gov

DIVISION OF SECURITIES
(C81C0004, formerly 22.03.00.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $4,832,049; authorized positions: 30
Melanie Senter Lubin, Securities Commissioner (410) 576-6360; e-mail: mlubin@oag.maryland.gov
web: https://oag.maryland.gov/i-need-to/pages/securities-division.aspx

CORPORATION FINANCE UNIT
Sandra Small, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: ssmall@oag.maryland.gov

ENFORCEMENT UNIT
Max Braer, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: mbraer@oag.maryland.gov

FRANCHISE & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY UNIT
Oludolapo (Tade) Osikomaiya, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: oosikomaiya@oag.maryland.gov

INVESTMENT ADVISOR & BROKER-DEAL UNIT
Kevin M. Blake, Chief (410) 576-6300; e-mail: kblake@oag.maryland.gov

AGENCY CLIENT UNITS


Department of Commerce
William J. Chen III, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446; e-mail: william.chen@maryland.gov

West North Avenue Development Authority
Jasmin Torres, Deputy Principal Counsel; e-mail: jasmin.torres@maryland.gov

Department of Housing & Community Development
Mark S. Petrauskas, Principal Counsel (410) 429-7487; e-mail: mark.petrauskas@maryland.gov


Maryland Department of Labor
Nicholas C. Sokolow, Principal Counsel (410) 230-6124; e-mail: nicholas.sokolow@oag.maryland.gov


Department of Transportation
Christopher L. Fontaine, Principal Counsel (410) 865-1110; e-mail: cfontaine@oag.maryland.gov


Maryland Aviation Administration
William C. Lindsey, Deputy Principal Counsel (410) 859-7066; e-mail: wlindsey@oag.maryland.gov


Maryland Port Administration
Philip P. Whaling, Principal Counsel (410) 385-4427; e-mail: pwhaling@mdot.state.md.us

Maryland Transit Administration
Julie T. Sweeney, Deputy Principal Counsel (410) 767-5833; e-mail: jsweeney@mdta.state.md.us


Maryland Transportation Authority
Megan E. Mohan, Deputy Principal Counsel; e-mail: mmohan@mdta.state.md.us

Motor Vehicle Administration
Damon L. Bell, Deputy Principal Counsel (410) 768-7416; e-mail: dbell1@mdot.state.md.us


State Highway Administration
W. Kevin Reynolds, Deputy Principal Counsel (410) 545-0068; e-mail: kevin.reynolds@sha.state.md.us



State Department of Assessments & Taxation
Vincent M. Guida, Jr., Principal Counsel (410) 767-1286; e-mail: vguida@oag.maryland.gov

State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency
Holly K. Citko, Principal Counsel (410) 230-8942; e-mail: holly.citko@maryland.gov


Public Employees Relations Board
Christopher M. Franzoni, Principal Counsel (410) 576-7219; e-mail: cfranzoni@oag.maryland.gov

Maryland Stadium Authority
Cynthia M. Hahn, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6319; e-mail: chahn@oag.maryland.gov

Subsequent Injury Fund Board
Anita B. Patel, Principal Counsel (410) 527-4010; fax: (410) 527-4011; e-mail: apatel@mdsif.state.md.us

Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Ira Schwartz, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6452; fax: (410) 333-8298

Uninsured Employers Fund Board
David K. Stesch, Principal Counsel (410) 321-4136; e-mail: dstesch@oag.maryland.gov

State Workers' Compensation Commission
H. Scott Curtis, Principal Counsel (410) 864-5313; e-mail: scurtis@oag.maryland.gov

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