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| Pam Bondi | |
|---|---|
| Name | Pamela Jo Bondi |
| Birth date | March 17, 1965 |
| Birth place | Temple Terrace, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician, commentator |
| Office | 37th Attorney General of Florida |
| Term start | January 4, 2011 |
| Term end | January 8, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Bill McCollum |
| Successor | Ashley Moody |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Alma mater | University of Florida, Florida State University |
Pam Bondi is an American attorney, politician, and commentator who served two terms as the 37th Attorney General of Florida. She gained national attention through legal actions on issues such as consumer protection, public corruption, and human trafficking, and later became a prominent media analyst and corporate advisor. Her career has intersected with prominent figures and institutions across American politics, law, and media.
Born in Temple Terrace, Florida, Bondi grew up in Tampa, Florida and attended local public schools before enrolling at the University of Florida for undergraduate studies. She earned a degree from the University of Florida and later received a Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law. During her education she participated in activities connected to Hillsborough County, Florida legal circles and developed early ties to political networks in Florida.
After law school, Bondi began practicing in Florida and served in roles within the Office of the State Attorney (Florida) in Tampa. She prosecuted cases that brought her into contact with institutions such as the FBI, local law enforcement agencies in Hillsborough County, Florida, and regional courts in the Middle District of Florida. Bondi later entered private practice, working with firms and clients that navigated state regulatory matters and civil litigation. Her prosecutorial background established connections with state judges, trial attorneys, and state-level law enforcement leadership.
Elected as Attorney General in 2010, Bondi assumed office in January 2011 and was re-elected in 2014, serving under governors Rick Scott and interacting with legislators in the Florida Legislature. As Attorney General she oversaw the Florida Department of Legal Affairs and coordinated with federal partners including the United States Department of Justice and regional offices of the Department of Homeland Security. Her office advanced policies touching on criminal justice issues, consumer protection cases involving corporations such as Wells Fargo and Sprint Corporation, and multistate litigation coordinated with attorneys general from states like Texas and New York (state).
Bondi's office pursued high-profile matters including actions against financial institutions, alleged public corruption, and investigations into human trafficking networks that involved cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and nonprofit groups. She joined multistate settlements addressing mortgage servicing and foreclosure issues alongside counterparts such as the Attorneys General of New York and Massachusetts. Her office also reviewed matters related to state officials and contractors, interacting with entities like the Florida Ethics Commission and federal investigative bodies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Bondi was a Republican candidate who campaigned in the 2010 and 2014 statewide election cycles, competing in contexts shaped by figures such as Mitt Romney, John McCain, and state-level actors in Florida Republican Party politics. Her campaign teams engaged consultants and fundraisers connected to national networks including operatives who had worked for Karl Rove and organizations like the National Republican Congressional Committee. During her tenure she endorsed and worked with candidates for the Florida Legislature and participated in national events alongside members of the Republican National Committee and conservative leaders.
After leaving office in 2019, Bondi transitioned into media and advisory roles, appearing as a legal commentator on networks such as ABC (American Broadcasting Company), NBC News, and cable outlets tied to political coverage. She joined advisory boards for corporations and nonprofits, engaging with companies in sectors including technology and finance and with advocacy groups focused on anti-trafficking initiatives. Bondi also participated in speaking engagements alongside former elected officials and media personalities, interacting with institutions like Harvard Kennedy School forums and panels at think tanks.
Bondi has been involved with statewide civic organizations and nonprofit boards addressing public safety and victim services, coordinating with groups such as United Way and local victim advocacy centers. She is affiliated with the Republican Party and has maintained relationships with Florida political leaders, legal professionals, and national conservative organizations. Her personal network includes attorneys, former aides, and members of the Florida judiciary; she resides in Florida and continues to engage in public-facing roles.
Category:1965 births Category:Living people Category:Florida Attorneys General Category:Florida Republicans