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The nominee’s professional journey began as an intern at the State Attorney’s Office in Tampa, Florida. She detailed her passion for being a prosecutor, which has been a driving force throughout her career. Her experiences in the courtroom, having conducted several jury trials while still in law school, laid the foundation for her subsequent rise as a lead trial attorney. Over the years, she handled a variety of cases, from DUIs to capital murder cases, steadily moving through the ranks to eventually serve as Florida’s 37th Attorney General.
Key Accomplishments as Attorney General
During her time as Attorney General of Florida from 2011 to 2018, the nominee made significant strides in several pressing issues, including: