North Georgia's Yates to Help Lead U.S. Attorney General's Advisory Committee
The committee serves as the voice of the U.S. Attorneys to advise the attorney general on policy, management and operational issues.
Attorney General Eric Holder appointed U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Sally Quillian Yates to serve as vice chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC) on Monday, Jan. 7. He also appointed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Loretta E. Lynch as chair. Both appointments became effective Jan. 1, 2013. “I’m confident that U.S. Attorneys Lynch and Yates have the expertise and dedication to lead this critical group in a challenging time, as we work to fulfill the department’s commitment to protecting the American people,” said Holder. “I’m deeply grateful for their service and leadership – and look forward to continuing to work closely with all 94 of our United States …
