2014 Profiles in Courage - Mark Herring, Attorney General Virginia
Mark Herring was sworn in as Virginia's 48th Attorney General in January, 2014. Prior to becoming Attorney General, he served 8 years in the Virginia Senate representing Loudoun County, where he was raised, and where he and his wife Laura have raised their two children.
Mark got his start in public service as a member of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and has been an attorney in private practice for more than 20 years.
As Attorney General, Mark is working to ensure the office meets the needs of a rapidly changing Commonwealth. He is working with Virginia law enforcement to respond to the public safety threats of today, and to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. His top priority is finding ways to use the law and the powers of the office to promote justice, equality, and opportunity for all Virginians.