Attorney General-elect Phil Weiser on Thursday announced appointments to his leadership team as he prepares to be sworn in as Colorado attorney general.
The additions include seven Colorado Department of Law veterans and five attorneys who are joining the department.
• Christopher Beall, a partner at Fox Rothschild, will serve as deputy attorney general for business and licensing
• Amy Beatie, former director of the Colorado Water Trust, will serve as deputy attorney general for natural resources and environment
• Robert James Booth II of the Colorado Department of Law will serve as assistant deputy attorney general for criminal justice
• Maritza Dominguez Braswell, a partner at Fox Rothschild, will serve as deputy attorney general for civil litigation and employment law
• Andrew Cooper will continue to serve as deputy attorney general for criminal appeals
• Janet Drake of the Colorado Department of Law will serve as deputy attorney general for criminal justice
• Leslie Eaton of the Colorado Department of Law will serve as acting deputy attorney general for consumer protection
• Jose Esquibel will continue to serve as the director of the Office of Community Engagement
• Eric Meyer will continue to serve as deputy attorney general for revenue and utilities
• LeeAnn Morrill of the Colorado Department of Law will serve as acting deputy attorney general for state services
• Kurtis Morrison, former deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs and deputy legal counsel to Gov. John Hickenlooper, will serve as deputy attorney general for intergovernmental affairs
• Daniel Rauch, former associate at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, will serve as counsel to the attorney general
Prior to Thursday’s announcement Weiser also named the office’s executive team, which includes Natalie Hanlon Leh to serve as chief deputy attorney general, Eric Olson to serve as solicitor general, June Taylor to serve as chief operating officer and Lawrence Pacheco to serve as director of communications
“I am delighted that these individuals have agreed to fill critical leadership posts in my administration. Together, we will begin the important work on day one of ensuring a smooth transition and working tirelessly with an impressive team of dedicated professionals in the office to defend our freedoms, fight for opportunities for all, and protect our land, air and water. I appreciate their willingness to serve our state and thank the transition team that worked hard to recruit them.”
Weiser will be sworn in as Colorado attorney general on Tuesday.