Clyde “Ed” Sniffen, Jr.

Sniffen is acting Alaska Attorney General.  He earned a Juris Doctor from the Willamette University College of Law. After graduating from law school, he worked as a private attorney. He joined the office of the Alaska Attorney General in 2000, specializing in antitrust and consumer protection litigation. Prior to serving as acting Attorney General, Sniffen served as assistant attorney general, deputy attorney general, and chief of staff to his predecessor, Kevin Clarkson.  Sniffen will serve in an acting capacity until the governor selects a permanent replacement.