State Attorneys General Events

State Attorneys General have broad authority to enforce laws in wide-ranging areas, including consumer protection, data privacy, antitrust, securities, and environmental law. As their states’ chief legal advisors, AGs play an important role advising their state agencies on matters of importance to businesses. State AGs also challenge federal laws, regulations, and policies in order to defend their states’ right to govern themselves.

State AGs attend conferences throughout the year held by various state AG organizations, both partisan and non-partisan. The two partisan organizations – Democratic Attorneys General Association and Republican Attorneys General Association – typically hold three major conferences a year, along with additional conferences that are open to organizations that contribute at higher levels. The two non-partisan organizations – Attorneys General Association and National Association of Attorneys General – similarly hold conferences throughout the year. While AGA requires a corporate membership, NAAG does not require a membership but does charge a fee for attending.

The Orrick State Attorney General Team attends every major meeting representing its clients. Below is the schedule of the 2025 state AG conferences that have been announced.

2025

January

RAGA Winter National Meeting

January 29-31
Austin, TX

February

DAGA Los Angeles Policy Conference

February 12-13
Los Angeles, CA

March

RAGA Chairman's Retreat

March 3-5
Telluride, CO

AGA Women’s Empowerment Summit

March 12-15
Del Mar, CA

April

RAGA Energy Summit

April 10-11
Houston, TX

AGA International Delegation

April 28 – May 2
Rome, IT

May

DAGA Williamsburg Policy Conference

May 28-29
Williamsburg, VA

June

RAGA Summer National Meeting

June 4-6
New York, NY

AGA Annual Meeting

June 16-20
U.S. Virgin Islands

July

DAGA Presidential Partners Retreat

July 18-20
Santa Fe, NM

August

AGA Chair’s Initiative

August 25-27
Alaska

September

RAGA Fall National Meeting

September 10-12
Miami, FL

DAGA Denver Policy Conference

September 17-18
Denver, CO

October

AGA Human Trafficking Conference

October 9-10
Oxford, Mississippi

RAGA Senior Staff Retreat

October 14-16
Kiawah Island, SC

November

DAGA Scottsdale Policy Conference

November 19-20
Scottsdale, AZ

December

RAGA Christmas Party

December 8
Washington, D.C.

2024 Events

RAGA Winter Meeting

March 5-7
Amelia Island, FL

AGA Chair's Initiative

March 28-29
Las Vegas, NV

AGA/NAAG Artificial Intelligence & Child Exploitation Seminar

April 11-12
Kiawah Island, SC

NAAG Attorney General Symposium

April 24-26
Chicago, IL

RAGA ERC Retreat

May 9-11
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

NAAG Consumer Protection Conference

May 15-17
San Francisco, FL

DAGA Policy Conference

May 22-23
Austin, TX

AGA Annual Meeting

June 12-15
Colorado Springs, CO

DAGA Presidential Partners Retreat

June 29-30
Napa, CA

RAGA Summer Meeting

July 15-18
White Sulphur Springs, WV

NAAG Presidential Initiative

September 4-6
Portland, OR

RAGA Senior Staff Retreat

September 11-13
Palm Beach, FL

NAAG Eastern Region Meeting

September 18-19
Wilmington, DE

AGA Plastics Forum

September 26-27
New Haven, CT

NAAG Fall Consumer Protection Conference

September 30
Washington, D.C.

RAGA Fall Meeting

October 2-4
Orlando, FL

AGA Working Group Meeting

October 23-25
Deadwood, SD

DAGA Policy Conference

November, TBD
Philadelphia, PA

AGA International Delegation

November 30-December 7
TBD

NAAG Capital Forum

December 9-11
Washington, D.C.

DAGA Holiday Reception

December, TBD
Washington, D.C.

RAGA Holiday Reception

December, TBD
Washington, D.C.

Rob McKenna Partner, Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation, State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement

Seattle; Washington, D.C.

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D:+1 206 839 4415
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Practice:

Technology & Innovation Sector
Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation
State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement
Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)

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Rob McKenna Partner

Seattle; Washington, D.C.

A former Washington State Attorney General and President of the National Association of Attorneys General, Rob is accomplished in all areas of public policy, appellate law and investigations. He is a Chambers USA Band 1 Partner in Government Relations: State Attorneys General.

Rob represents a wide range of technology, energy, finance and other companies in matters involving cyber security, data privacy, litigation, appellate litigation, regulatory proceedings, state attorney general investigations and legislative issues. His experience, stature and proficiency add essential capabilities for clients seeking coordinated policy advocacy, regulatory compliance and litigation strategies in state capitols across the country and in Washington, D.C., where he has testified before Congress and assisted clients who have been called to testify before Congressional committees. While at Orrick, Rob has represented clients in both state and federal court, typically in cases centered on constitutional questions.

Rob served two terms as Attorney General of Washington, from 2005 to 2013. He successfully argued three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and helped negotiate three of the largest consumer protection settlements in national history, all involving mortgage lending and servicing. He is a recognized leader in the development of data protection and privacy regulation. Rob was the first state Attorney General to build a computer forensics lab to collect evidence of Internet fraud and passed one of the nation's first anti-spyware laws.

Rob served as President of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) from 2011–12 where he co-launched the NAAG Intellectual Property Task Force to advance the national fight against counterfeiting and piracy. While serving as NAAG President, he created and led a national initiative to combat human trafficking which continues to this day. The NAAG human trafficking summit he hosted in Seattle in 2012 led AGs to launch state-level initiatives around the country. His fellow attorneys general honored him in 2011 with the Kelley-Wyman Award for “Outstanding Attorney General” in America.

Brian T. Moran Partner, State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement, White Collar, Investigations, Securities Litigation & Compliance

Seattle

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D:+1 206 839 4419
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Practice:

State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement
White Collar, Investigations, Securities Litigation & Compliance
Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)

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Brian T. Moran Partner

Seattle

As the U.S. Attorney in Seattle, Brian led the first U.S. attorney’s office in the country to confront the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. He led the office’s response to unprecedented civil unrest, and prosecuted an array of crimes ranging from hate crimes perpetrated by neo-Nazis to sophisticated data breaches by cyber criminals, and he pursued drug and human traffickers. He served on the Native American Issues (subcommittee), and the Border States and marijuana enforcement U.S. Attorney Work Groups. Brian earned wide bipartisan support for his leadership and was recently selected to serve on the Western District of Washington’s federal judicial selection committee.

During his 15 years serving in the office of the Washington State Attorney General, including as the Chief Deputy Attorney General, Brian was the top legal advisor to the Attorney General and had a significant role in the office’s legal strategy and policy initiatives, including matters related to consumer protection, data breaches, unfair competition, and public records. He frequently worked with the state legislature and state agencies to draft, implement, or amend state law in important areas such as consumer protection, the powers and duties of the Attorney General, public records, tort liability, public safety, and criminal law.

Brian has conducted numerous high-profile investigations for government agencies. In private practice, he has represented Fortune 100 companies, financial institutions, and tech innovators under investigation by state Attorneys General and other regulatory bodies.

Prior to his Chief Deputy appointment, Brian served as the Attorney General’s chief criminal prosecutor and as a Senior Deputy Prosecutor with the Office of the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney. His extensive trial and litigation experience includes white collar fraud, public corruption, environmental, and criminal and civil matters. Brian has tried over 100 cases through verdict, including 35 homicides and three death penalty cases.

Andrew Cook Partner, State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement, Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)

Washington, D.C.; Seattle

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D:+1 202 339 8597
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Practice:

State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement
Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)

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Andrew Cook Partner

Washington, D.C.; Seattle

Andy combines his legal expertise in numerous areas of law covered by state Attorneys General, an understanding of how state AG offices operate, and vast knowledge of legal and regulatory issues facing his clients. This substantive and comprehensive legal approach is crucial to effectively representing clients before state Attorneys General. Andy also has substantial experience drafting and enacting complex civil liability reforms before state legislatures to successfully address client goals.

Andy’s main practice focuses on advising Fortune 500 companies before state Attorneys General in the areas of antitrust, consumer protection, False Claims Act, environmental law, and cybersecurity and data privacy. Andy, in collaboration with a team of attorneys, successfully navigated a client through antitrust regulatory review by state Attorneys General in one of the nation’s largest mergers of two major telecommunication companies. Andy also worked with a team of lawyers representing a large corporation involving the multistate opioids litigation brought by state Attorneys General.

Andy gained valuable experience serving as Deputy Attorney General for the State of Wisconsin where he was the second in command of the 700-plus state agency. In his role as Chief Deputy Attorney General, Andy oversaw the day-to-day operations at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ); directed the State’s litigation strategy; negotiated, reviewed, and approved all settlements; drafted and reviewed attorney general opinions; managed the agency’s budget; oversaw civil and criminal investigations handled by DOJ; and managed DOJ’s legislative agenda.

Andy played college hockey and remains active by running, cross country skiing, and playing golf. On the weekends, Andy and his wife enjoy watching their kids’ sporting events, including soccer, baseball, gymnastics, and track. In his rare spare time, Andy reads history books.

Adam Braun Of Counsel, State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement

Chicago

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D:+1 312 924 9834
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Practice:

State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement

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Adam Braun Of Counsel

Chicago

Adam brings a deep understanding of state attorneys general, state legislatures, and state agencies to represent clients on investigations, compliance and legislative issues before an array of state-government agencies.

As Executive Deputy Attorney General of Illinois, Adam coordinated multistate activity for the Illinois Attorney General’s office, led the office’s strategic initiatives, and served as the office’s liaison to the National Association of Attorneys General and the Democratic Attorneys General Association. While in the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Adam served on the Executive Committees of numerous national settlements, including historic national opioid settlement agreements with local governments, pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. He also spearheaded successful legislative initiatives to fight youth vaping, reduce organized retail crime, and expand the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Adam previously served as Deputy Legislative Director and Legislative Counsel of the Office of the Governor of Illinois from 2010-2012 and was instrumental in passing legislation, such as landmark reforms to the state’s workers compensation system, expansion of the state’s online lottery program, and a historic capital infrastructure program. He went into private practice from 2012-2019 where he resolved licensing and disciplinary matters and developed successful multi-state legislative, regulatory, and political strategies for clients in regulated industries. Earlier in his career, he worked as Staff Attorney in the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer. Braun chaired the Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission from 2011-2014 and was appointed to chair the State Workers Compensation Advisory Board in 2011.

Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, and cheering on the Cubs, Bears, and Bulls.