Ayers Named to State Ethics Commission

In February, Professor Ava Ayers was confirmed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James to serve on the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.

The Commission, comprised of 11 members, works to ensure compliance with the State’s ethics and lobbying laws and regulations. The Commission has jurisdiction over state agencies and departments including statewide elected officials, executive and legislative branch officers and employees, State public benefit corporations, and the SUNY and CUNY systems, among others.

Ayers has been a faculty member at Albany Law School since 2016, and spent five years as the Director of the Government Law Center. Ayers teaches courses in administrative law, government law and policy, civil procedure, and ethics and professional responsibility. She also serves as faculty advisor to the Government Law Review.

“I’m deeply honored to have been confirmed. I look forward to working to make government better and more trustworthy for the people of New York,” Ayers said.