Letitia Ann "Tish" James is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 67th Attorney General of New York since 2019. She is notable as the first African American and first woman elected to this office. James is a member of the Democratic Party and has previously served as New York City Public Advocate and as a member of the New York City Council. She has led significant legal actions including a civil suit against Donald Trump and has focused on issues such as protecting vulnerable residents, fighting discrimination, and addressing the opioid crisis. Recently, she has also faced criminal allegations of bank fraud and false statements related to a mortgage, which she denies and claims are politically motivated.