Will Pletcher is Consumer Watchdog's Litigation Director. As a Deputy Attorney General for California, Pletcher was recognized by then Attorney General Kamala Harris for his consumer protection trial work, and played a key role in major environmental and consumer fraud cases, including the $15 billion Volkswagen diesel emissions settlement, a $500 million settlement with Fiat Chrysler for emissions violations, and a $50 million settlement with Chase Bank related to debt collections practices.