Anne E. Lopez

Anne E. Lopez is an American attorney and politician serving as Attorney General of Hawaii. She was appointed by Governor Josh Green in December 2022 and confirmed by the Hawaii Senate on April 25, 2023. Her five-year term is set to conclude in 2026. Lopez is a member of the Democratic Party.

Prior to her appointment as Attorney General, Lopez served as chief operating officer and general counsel for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation from 2015 to 2022. Before that role, she worked as a special assistant to former Hawaii Attorney General David Louie from 2013 to 2015, and practiced corporate and civil litigation as an attorney at Chun Kerr Dodd Beaman & Wong from 2004 to 2012. Earlier in her career, Lopez worked as an occupational therapist before pursuing law.

Education

Lopez earned her J.D. from the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law with honors . She holds a B.S. from San Jose State University in California.

Political Experience and Notable Achievements

As Attorney General, Lopez has championed several significant initiatives:

• Led a major lawsuit to halt unlawful cuts to scientific research and education programs
• Launched a digital app and modernized web portal to enhance child support services for state residents
• Secured over $700 million in settlements from pharmaceutical companies for Hawaii
• Declined to re-file charges against 38 kupuna arrested during the 2019 Thirty Meter Telescope protests

Lopez has prioritized enforcement of state laws with transparency and equity, focusing on public policy, civil rights enforcement, consumer protection, and government accountability. She has emphasized building public confidence in the Department of the Attorney General through responsive and trustworthy governance.