Key Staff

Attorney General Chris Carr appointed Wright Banks to serve as Chief Deputy of the Office of the Attorney General on March 1, 2020.

Beth Burton currently serves as Deputy Attorney General of the Criminal Justice Division. In this role, she oversees three sections: Capital Litigation, Post-Conviction Litigation, and Public Safety.

Peggy Kemmerly Eckrote has served as Deputy Attorney General of the Regulated Industries and Professions Division since April 2020. In this role, she oversees the Regulated Public Interests, Environmental and Natural Resources, and State Licensing Board sections.

John Fowler has served as Deputy Attorney General of the Prosecution Division since July 2020. In this role, he oversees three sections: Public Integrity and White Collar Crime, Human Trafficking and Gangs.

In his role as Chief of Staff, Travis Johnson oversees all operations and internal and external communications for the Office of the Attorney General. He also serves as the primary liaison on public policy matters, government and community relations, and legislative affairs.

Van Pearlberg has served as Deputy Attorney General of the Medicaid Fraud Division since March 2013. Under his leadership, the Medicaid Fraud Division has recovered in excess of $225 million on behalf of the State of Georgia. 

As Solicitor General, Stephen Petrany oversees the office’s appellate and multi-state litigation in state and federal courts. He also collaborates on all phases of significant litigation with other attorneys at the Office of the Attorney General and advises the Attorney General concerning matters of national interest that may have implications for the State of Georgia.

Loretta Pinkston-Pope has served as Deputy Attorney General of the General Litigation Division since August 2022. 

In her role as Communications Director, Kara Richardson oversees all internal and external communications for the Office of the Attorney General. She also serves as the office’s primary contact to facilitate media inquiries and matters.

As Deputy Attorney General of the Consumer Protection Division, Daniel Walsh oversees the enforcement of Georgia’s Fair Business Practices Act and a number of other consumer-related laws.

As Director of Policy and External Affairs, Jordan Watson serves as the legislative liaison between the General Assembly and the Office of the Attorney General. He also maintains strong partnerships and working relationships with external organizations throughout Georgia.

Bryan Webb has served as Deputy Attorney General of the Government Services and Employment Division since February 2020. In this role, he oversees the Health and Social Services; Labor and Employment; and Education, Elections, Local Government and Judiciary sections. 

Logan Winkles has served as Deputy Attorney General of the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division since August 2022.