Stephens, Ferris W.

Assistant Attorney General

Education

Cumberland School of Law, J.D.; Dean's List; Nathan Burkan Memorial Award for ASCAP copyright law paper winner
The University of Alabama, B.A., Political Science; President, College of Arts & Sciences; Member, Governing Board for University Publications

Clerkships

Admissions

Experience

Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Appeals Division
Chief, State of Alabama Office of the Attorney General Welfare Fraud
Chief, Elder Abuse, State of Alabama Office of the Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud
Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama Office of the Attorney General, General Civil Litigation
Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama Office of the Attorney General, General Criminal
Assistant District Attorney, Shelby County, 1992-1993
Private Practice, 1990-1995

Legal Areas

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Welfare Reform, Elder Law, Elections Law, Education Policy, Civil Rights, Civil Appeals, Probate matters, White Collar Crime, Litigation/ Prosecution, Administrative Law, Legislation

Distinctions

Governor's Welfare Reform Commission, 1995 - 1996
State Textbook Committee, 1992-1993
State Representative for American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), 1994 - 1995
Senior Fellow and Consultant, Southern Exchange Foundation, 1988-1993
Temporary United States Senate Staff Member, Senator Jeff Sessions, 1997
Drafted original versions of 1995 Education Improvement Act, Absentee Ballot Reform (1996), Elder Abuse Act (1990) and Welfare Reform (1996)
Attorney General Employee of the Year, 2007
Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) U.S. Northern District of Alabama, 2002-Present
Children's Trust Fund Board Member, Sixth Congressional District, 2007-Present
Chairman, Alabama Educational Television (APT) Commission representing, Sixth Congressional District, 2009-Present

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