Clifton R. Gray, Division Director
Tel: 410-767-1237 (Baltimore)
Lisa K. Jenkins, Principal Counsel
Tel: 410-767-3211
Susan C. Scanlon, Deputy Counsel
Tel: 410-767-1656
The Office of the Attorney General provides legal advice to all Divisions and Offices within the Department. Three Assistant Attorneys General and five staff attorneys provide advice exclusively to the Central Collection Unit. An additional four Assistant Attorneys General provide advice to the rest of the Department.
Legal advice includes matters relating to the State Operating and Capital budgets, review of solicitations and contracts, representation in any case in which the Department is a party, review of contemplated transactions, interpretation of laws applicable to the Department, review of proposed regulations, review of proposed policies, and advice regarding Department-specific and statewide employee issues.