Lori Hickman

Background

Hickman is a Boise attorney who earned a B.S. in finance and a J.D. from BYU, then worked in litigation, Micron’s legal department, and a U.S. District Court clerkship. She said she returned to Boise 30 years ago and has practiced at a Boise firm for the last 11 years.

Sources: CBS2/FOX9 candidate survey

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• State litigation

  She would review pending lawsuits involving the state, dismiss state lawsuits without legal merit, and seek low-cost settlements in meritorious cases against Idaho. She also said she would provide legal analysis of pending legislation when requested.

  CBS2/FOX9 candidate survey

• Child protection

  She would prioritize staffing, training, and resources for the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

  CBS2/FOX9 candidate survey

• Office transparency

  She would proactively publish legal opinions, annual reports, policy manuals, and consumer alerts, and provide timely responses to public-records requests while protecting legally confidential information.

  CBS2/FOX9 candidate survey