PAM BONDI SWORN IN AS FLORIDA’S 37TH ATTORNEY GENERAL

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Pam Bondi was sworn into office today as
Florida’s 37th Attorney General. Bondi, a fourth-generation Floridian,
joined Governor Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam at today’s inaugural ceremony where
the new governor and cabinet members assumed the responsibilities of their
offices.


“I am deeply honored to be granted the opportunity to serve the citizens of
Florida as their Attorney General,” said Attorney General Bondi. “My main
priority is the safety and well being of Floridians, and I vow to work hard
to protect the people of this great state.”


Bondi, a graduate of the University of Florida and Stetson Law School,
served as a front-line prosecutor for over 18 years. Her investigative and
courtroom experience includes the successful prosecution of numerous
first-degree murder cases and two capital cases. She served as Felony
Bureau Chief and a key member of internal homicide, vehicular homicide, and
DUI manslaughter committees. She also served on the Executive Committee
responsible for budget, personnel and legal strategies and served as the
Vice Chair of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee.


The inaugural activities included the Salute to Women in Leadership
Breakfast, the swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Old Capitol, a
parade and a street festival.


Attorney General Bondi has already made several key appointments in her
administration, including the appointment of former state senator Dave
Aronberg to lead her Anti-Pill Mill Initiative and the appointment of Pat
Gleason as Special Counsel for Open Government.

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