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October 20, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Kate Demarest and David Wilkinson Honored with Pro Bono Award

(Anchorage, Alaska) – Assistant Attorneys General Kate Demarest and David Wilkinson were honored with the 2025 Attorney General’s Pro Bono Award.

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October 16, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Federal Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Lawsuit

(Anchorage, AK) – The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana dismissed with prejudice a case, Lighthiser v. Trump, filed by climate activists in a lawfare challenge to President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders governing our nation’s energy policies.

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October 14, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Juneau Police Department Officer's Use of Force

(Anchorage, AK) – On Oct. 10, 2025, the Office of Special Prosecutions (OSP) completed its review of Juneau Police Department (JPD) Officer Brandon LeBlanc’s use of force against a civilian on July 30, 2025, in Juneau.

Attorney General Stephen J. Cox

Attorney General
Stephen J. Cox

Mission

The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans.


Vision

The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the state through a valued and well-trained team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to public service.

Values

We serve Alaska in a way that earns the trust of the public and fosters confidence in criminal prosecutions and state government.

We seek fair and just resolutions to legal disputes while honoring the rights of crime victims and other injured parties.

We foster a healthy work/life balance.

We encourage professional development.

We encourage a respectful, collaborative, and professional workplace where excellence, integrity, trust, diversity, and accountability are prioritized.