Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Longtime Legal Expert Lee Stein to Arizona Board of Regents

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Phoenix, AZ ~ Phoenix, AZ - In a press release today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Lee Stein to the Arizona Board of Regents. With over 25 years of legal experience, including serving as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Special Assistant Attorney General in the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Mr. Stein brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

Governor Hobbs expressed her confidence in Mr. Stein, stating that his track record of fighting for accountability and transparency makes him well-suited for the position on the Board of Regents. She also highlighted his dedication to public service and deep appreciation for Arizona's universities as qualities that will make him an effective member.

In response to his appointment, Mr. Stein expressed his gratitude for Governor Hobbs' confidence in him and his understanding of the importance of higher education in the state. He stated that he is looking forward to playing a role in ensuring accessible and high-quality education for all Arizona students.

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Mr. Stein's ties to Arizona run deep, having served as a member of former Senator John McCain's Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee and as an adjunct professor at both Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. He also clerked for the Arizona Supreme Court.

In addition to these roles, Mr. Stein has also served as partner and Co-Chair of Perkin Coie's firm-wide investigations and white collar defense practice group. He has experience as a prosecutor in various cases, including healthcare fraud regulation, internal investigations, and anti-corruption.

As an Arizona native himself, Mr. Stein holds degrees from both the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona.

With his extensive legal background and dedication to public service, it is clear that Mr. Stein will be a valuable addition to the Arizona Board of Regents. His appointment is expected to help safeguard the integrity of the state's world-class public universities while ensuring accessible higher education for all.

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