Harriet Newman

Harriet Newman is a seasoned legal professional with significant experience in public service and regulatory affairs. Currently serving as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice since May 2022, Harriet previously worked as a Senior Staff Attorney at the California Department of Social Services and as an Attorney in the Enforcement Bureau at the California Department of Insurance. Harriet's legal career began as a Staff Attorney at the California Department of Social Services, focusing on enforcing laws related to community care facilities and prosecuting cases of abuse and neglect. Additional experience includes roles as a Contract Attorney at Black Letter Discovery, Providian Financial, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, and a Mutual Fund Review Analyst at Charles Schwab & Co. Harriet holds a Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UCLA.