Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, INDUSTRY NEWS: New Jersey Direct of Division of Consumer Affairs confirmed, (Jun 24, 2016)

By Jody Coultas, J.D.

The acting director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Steve Lee, was confirmed by the New Jersey Senate as the Director of the Division. Lee has been acting director since April 2014. The Division of Consumer Affairs works to protect New Jersey consumers from fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation in the sale of goods and services.

During his tenure, Lee has overseen numerous initiatives to improve Division services, increased accountability for those who violate consumer protection laws and regulations, and launched educational programs to better protect New Jersey’s consumers, particularly senior citizens.

"Steve Lee has demonstrated excellent leadership as Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs," said Governor Chris Christie. "I thank the Senate for recognizing his capabilities and accomplishments by confirming his nomination."

Lee is a graduate of Bowdoin College and Harvard Law School, and served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York for approximately nine years. Prior to his position as federal prosecutor Lee clerked for the Honorable Barbara S. Jones, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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