Washington State Office of the Attorney General

At a time when affordability is top of mind for many Washingtonians, our office is once again standing up for the rights of consumers and enforcing our laws against deceptive marketing.   Today, we sued the parent company of Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen grocery stores for deceptive “buy one get one free” (BOGO) deals.   Our investigation found the stores artificially hike prices of products in the days and weeks leading up to a “buy one get one free” promotion. The stores then lower the prices within about 30 days after the deal is over.   For example, a Gig Harbor Albertsons hiked the price of a bottle of olive oil to $10.99 for the BOGO promotion from $6.99 a week earlier, an increase of 57%. After the “buy one get one free” deal ended, the store dropped the price back down to $6.99.   The stores overcharged consumers in more than 3 million transactions over a five-year period, bringing in as much as $19.7 million by attracting consumers with the deceptive deals, according to the complaint.   Assistant Attorneys General Bob Hyde and Shana Emile and Paralegals Judy Lim and Michelle Paules are handling the case for Washington.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gWF7b7av   Photo (credit: Silong Chhun): Shana Emile, Attorney General Nick Brown, and Bob Hyde

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Our Seattle Torts division is hiring a Supervising Paralegal 2 to support the mission of our office. This role is at the heart of complex, high‑impact litigation—ranging from highway design and medical malpractice to child welfare, employment matters, and public safety cases. You’ll also lead a team of 3–5 legal support staff, helping develop talent, guide workloads, and strengthen the systems that keep our legal work moving. Core work includes: • Preparing and managing discovery • Supporting depositions • Mentoring and supervising entry‑level paralegals • Leading onboarding, training, and performance development If you’re a detail‑driven paralegal with strong leadership skills and a passion for public service, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact for Washington State. Job posting closes on April 28. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gAC2vVmi

A dramatic end to a rollercoaster of a trial in the multistate antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. Washington and a bipartisan coalition of 32 other states and the District of Columbia won a landmark verdict against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry, driving up prices for consumers and harming performers and venues.   The win is a testament to the perseverance and quick thinking of the states’ legal teams.   The states chose to continue the trial after their co-plaintiff and trial lead counsel, the U.S. Department of Justice, last month reached a settlement mid-trial without meaningfully involving the states. Washington AG Nick Brown and the other attorneys general said the settlement did not go far enough to hold Live Nation accountable, help consumers, and restore competition.   Continuing the case paid off — the jury found in favor of the plaintiff states on all counts.   Congratulations to the Washington team that has worked on this case for years, including Antitrust Division Chief Jonathan Mark, Managing Assistant Attorney General Travis Kennedy, Assistant Attorneys General Ashley Locke, Rachel (Lewis) Lumen, and Paula Pera, and Paralegals Tracy Jacoby, Michelle Oliver, and Linda Hamm Grez. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCeRnMMt

Paralegal work is leadership, coordination, and precision all at once. Meet Henrietta Naivunivuni. She spends her days supervising, training, and mentoring a team of legal support professionals—building their skills, confidence, and consistency. At the same time, as a Paralegal at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), she manages her own caseload, handling filings across multiple boards and court levels, reviewing cases for next steps, and partnering closely with attorneys to keep matters moving. From drafting and proofreading pleadings to managing exhibits, service lists, and deadlines, AGO Paralegals ensure every document is accurate, compliant, and ready to file. The work is fast, detailed, and highly collaborative. The AGO is always excited to welcome new Paralegals to the team who bring strong judgment, collaborative energy, and the ability to keep the legal process running smoothly. Explore our job opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gqqC8DY

Our Tumwater Social and Health Services (SHO) office has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General in its Behavioral Health Section. SHO attorneys get hands-on courtroom work across Western Washington and partner with a tight, collaborative team on diverse cases. Core work includes: * Civil and forensic mental health matters involving sexually violent predators, insanity acquittees, and involuntary commitments. * Legal issues tied to the operation and oversight of state psychiatric hospitals and treatment facilities. Explore more about this position today: https://lnkd.in/dRRm8nMy

Washington is suing Kalshi for running an illegal betting operation. Kalshi tries to deceive governments and consumers by calling itself a ‘prediction market.’ If you spend a minute on their website, you’ll clock that this is a gambling site. They claim to offer a new financial product, but they’re just a bookie with a huge amount of venture capital. This case is about protecting Washingtonians and enforcing state law. Kudos to the incredible team leading the case: Andrea Alegrett, CIPP/US, CIPM, Ben Brysacz, Julia Doyle, TK Mangan, Matt Geyman, Seann Colgan, Judy Lim, Michelle Baczkowski, Keriann Snider, and Kelli Goins.

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) defends and enforces Washington state laws and statutes to protect the rights of people across our state. When there are additional ways to safeguard the rights of Washingtonians and shield them from scams and exploitation, we advocate for change. During the 2026 Legislative Session in Olympia, we worked closely with Washington state lawmakers to pass AGO-request bills that: ·        Increase transparency for immigrant workers by requiring that employers provide notification when federal agents request to see workers’ employment eligibility documents. ·        Strengthen state probate law to protect grieving families and prevent scam artists from taking control of deceased strangers’ estates to siphon the proceeds. ·        Facilitate the AGO’s ability to more efficiently enforce state laws and investigate civil rights violations or wage theft. Many thanks to the AGO staff who worked so hard on advancing these bills and provided legal analysis on hundreds of other bills. There are too many people to name, but special thanks go to Andrea Alegrett, Sandra Araiza, Scott Barbara, Todd Bowers, Ben Brysacz, Ben Carr, Marsha Chien, Laura Clinton, Seann Colgan, Chad Crummer, Christina Dallen, Alexia Diorio, Adam Eitmann, Nick Fielden, Matt Geyman, Lionel Greaves IV, Sumayo Hassan, Delaney Hewitt, John Hillman, Yuki Ishizuka, Joe Kanada, Travis Kennedy, Cynthia Lockridge, Patricio Marquez, James Mills, Tienney Milnor, Alice Palosaari, Sarah Shaw, Chalia Stallings-Ala’ilima, Joshua Studor, Dru Swaim, Katie Thomason, and Marc Worthy. Collage photo 1 (clockwise from upper left): Travis Kennedy, Patricio Marquez, Sumayo Hassan, Yuki Ishizuka, Ben Brysacz. Collage photo 2 (clockwise from upper left): Chalia Stallings-Ala’ilima, Seann Colgan, Tienney Milnor, Alexia Diorio, Joshua Studor.

Meet Becca Davila, Administrative Operations Manager at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO). Becca joined the AGO in 2006 as an office assistant, and her career path shows what can happen when potential is recognized and an organization invests in the whole person. She was encouraged early on to pursue more education, mentored by leaders who saw her potential, and given opportunities that changed the trajectory of her life. She became a Paralegal, learned litigation in one division, applied it in another, and eventually stepped into a division Operations Manager role. Today, mentorship is one of the most meaningful parts of her work. She mentors formally through the AGO’s Developmental Job Assignments program and informally supports anyone seeking guidance, including cultivating future leaders. Becca briefly left the AGO but returned quickly—drawn back by the culture, the mission, and the people who feel like family at the AGO. The agency has supported her as both a professional and a mother, giving her the flexibility to show up for her children’s milestones while continuing to grow in her career. When the whole person thrives, so does the work in support of the state of Washington.

In 2025, we received 1,202 public records requests, which is 44% more than in 2020 and a 106% increase from 2015. More requests means we need to improve our performance and efficiency. Last year, we created a public records unit and hired our first-ever Chief Transparency Counsel, Morgan Damerow. Morgan and the team will be working across our organization to improve our processes and procedures. They will also work with other state agencies and local governments to help them comply with public records laws. https://lnkd.in/g3iVDZkc