Dan's leadership philosophy was shaped by his parents' contrasting worldviews—his mother, a Green Party member, and his father, a Republican. Rather than seeing these differences as obstacles, Dan learned to identify common ground while respecting diverse approaches to achieving shared goals – an attitude that shapes his leadership style.

As Oregon's Attorney General, Dan is focused on strengthening community safety, protecting seniors and working families, and upholding Oregon's values and the rule of law.

Dan attended Tigard High School and earned his undergraduate degree at Western Oregon University. He attended Willamette University Law School and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2006. Dan spent 18 years in private practice working on consumer protection cases, and served in the legislature for a decade representing the City of Corvallis.

In the legislature, Dan spent four years as Co-Chair of the Ways and Means committee before being elected Speaker of the House. His tenure as Speaker was marked by significant achievements and a commitment to advancing the health and economic well-being of Oregonians, from enacting the nation’s strongest abortion protections to unprecedented investments in Oregon’s semiconductor industry, education, and housing.

Dan lives in Corvallis with his wife Amanda and his son Adam.

Lisa is the Deputy Attorney General, where she is responsible for daily operations and serves as a key advisor to the Attorney General. Before serving as Deputy Attorney General, she was chief counsel of the Civil Enforcement Division, which handles a wide range of issues including consumer law, Medicaid fraud, charitable activities and child welfare. Lisa began her career with the Oregon DOJ in 2002 as an attorney with the Civil Recovery Section, where she spent many years working on issues relating to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

Lisa formerly worked in private practice in Salem, Oregon, and as an enforcement officer for the Department of Consumer and Business Services Division of Finance and Corporate Securities (now the Division of Financial Regulation). Lisa received her B.A. from the University of Minnesota and her J.D. from Willamette University College of Law.

Jenn Baker serves as Attorney General Rayfield’s chief of staff. She also served as his chief of staff during his time in the Speaker’s office and brings extensive experience in Oregon state government. Her collaborative leadership style has been indispensable in advancing consequential policy for the people of Oregon throughout her career. Prior to joining the Speaker’s office, Baker served as the labor and workforce policy advisor and legislative director for Gov. Kate Brown, as political director at the Oregon Nurses Association, director of the SEIU Oregon State Council. Baker received her B.A. from the University of Portland.

Christian Stringer serves as special counsel to the Attorney General.  He advises the Attorney General on variety of legal topics with a focus on issues involving public safety.  Prior to his appointment, Christian spent over 24 years as a prosecutor.  He has worked all over Oregon as a local, state, and federal prosecutor serving as: a Deputy District Attorney in Vale, Chief Deputy District Attorney in Corvallis, Acting District Attorney in Newport, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Eugene, and Senior Assistant Attorney General in Salem.  He has also worked as an Assistant Chief Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Dallas, Texas and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of the Virgin Islands.

Christian received his B.A. from the University of Oregon and his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law.

Dustin Buehler serves as special counsel to the Attorney General.  He directs the Department of Justice’s federal accountability efforts and advises the Attorney General on a variety of legal and policy matters.  In addition to his work for the Attorney General, Dustin teaches administrative law at the University of Oregon.  He previously served as general counsel for Oregon Governor Kate Brown; litigated cases in state and federal courts as an appellate attorney at the Oregon Department of Justice; taught at the University of Arkansas School of Law; and worked as a commercial litigator at Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle.  Dustin received his bachelor’s degree from Willamette University, earned his law degree from the University of Washington, and served as a law clerk for Judge Alfred T. Goodwin on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Steve Berman will serve as special counsel to the Attorney General.  He will advise the Attorney General on a variety of legal and policy matters.  For over 25 years, Steve was a lawyer in private practice, most recently with his own law firm and, prior to that, as a shareholder at Stoll Berne in Portland.  His practice focused on complex business and securities litigation, consumer disputes and election law.  His clients included individuals, entities, nonprofit organizations, the State of Oregon, as well as other state and local governments.  He regularly appeared in state and federal trial courts, as well as before arbitration and regulatory bodies, and before Oregon and federal appellate courts.  Steve received his bachelor’s degree from Amherst College, his law degree from Harvard Law School, and was a law clerk for Justice Susan Graber on the Oregon Supreme Court.

Jenny Hansson serves as the Attorney General’s Communications Director. Jenny previously worked in broadcast journalism for nearly three decades. As an anchor and reporter with KOIN News, Hansson has been a cornerstone of the broadcast team, covering a variety of stories, including daily live news reports and weekly human-interest segments. Jenny’s unique ability to tell the everyday stories that shape and impact Oregonians lives is an incredible asset to the Oregon Department of Justice. She helps deliver important information on complex issues and gives a platform to communities whose voices would otherwise go unheard.

Before moving to Portland, Jenny worked in TV markets all over the country, starting in Yakima, Washington; Tallahassee, Austin, and San Antonio. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington.

Alicia Temple serves as the Legislative Director. Temple previously served as Rayfield’s Senior Policy Advisor in the Oregon House Speaker's Office. She brings over 15 years of advocacy and public policy experience, including roles as a Senior Policy Advisor at Multnomah County, a Legislative Advocate at the Oregon Law Center, Deputy Director at Coalition of Community Health Clinics, and Policy Director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. Alicia received her BA from Seattle Pacific University and her Masters of Public Policy from Portland State.

Leslie Wu serves as a Policy Advisor to the Attorney General. Before joining the Oregon DOJ, Wu spent six years prosecuting crimes as a Deputy District Attorney in Multnomah County. In 2021, she served as counsel to the Oregon Senate and House Judiciary Committees with the Legislative Policy and Research Office. During law school, she externed at the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and with a Federal District Court judge, in addition to leading the Moot Court Honor Board. Leslie received her B.A. and her J.D. from the University of Washington

Fay Stetz-Waters is the Civil Rights and Social Justice Director for the Oregon Department of Justice. As the Director of Civil Rights and Social Justice, she is committed to increasing the Department’s impact on civil rights issues affecting marginalized and vulnerable Oregonians.

Fay has been a strong advocate for justice her whole life. She enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 17, where she worked as a field radio operator. While working as a 911 dispatcher at night, Fay earned a bachelor’s degree in history and graduated with honors from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. She attended Lewis and Clark Law School, where she wrote on constitutional issues like marriage equality, transgender rights, and crime victim’s rights.

She has also worked as an Administrative Law Judge for the Employment Department, a Hearings Officer for the Parole Board, an Equity Associate at Oregon State University, and as a Circuit Court Judge in Linn County. Fay likes writing, studying history, gardening, attending summer concerts, and spending time with her wife Karelia and their dog Willa.