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    State Inspector General

    Michelle Henry

    “I am honored to serve as Pennsylvania’s Inspector General. Our agency holds bad actors accountable and protects the Commonwealth from waste, fraud, and abuse. Working with Governor Shapiro, we can make sure that the Office of Inspector General always has Pennsylvanians’ back."

    Office of State Inspector General
    Portrait of Michelle Henry

    Michelle A. Henry, a life-long public servant and former Attorney General of Pennsylvania, was appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro on January 21, 2025, as Pennsylvania’s twelfth State Inspector General. Widely recognized for her work ethic and singular dedication to public service, Ms. Henry has devoted her career to protecting Pennsylvanians, promoting accountability, and upholding the highest standards of integrity in government.

    Before her appointment as State Inspector General, Ms. Henry served as Pennsylvania’s Attorney General. Initially appointed by Governor Shapiro to complete the remainder of his term, she was subsequently unanimously confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate. As Attorney General, Ms. Henry achieved significant accomplishments, including securing major settlements to hold corporations accountable for their actions. She was instrumental in negotiating historic agreements with opioid manufacturers and distributors, resulting in millions of dollars being directed toward combating the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. Ms. Henry prioritized public safety by expanding efforts to combat gun violence, dismantling drug trafficking operations, and prosecuting cases of public corruption. She also reinforced the Office’s focus on consumer protection, advocating for Pennsylvanians against fraud, scams, and predatory practices.

    Ms. Henry was raised in Westmoreland County, graduated from Greensburg-Salem public schools, and remains a proud Golden Lion. Her life and career have crisscrossed and impacted all of Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Allegheny College and the Widener University School of Law, worked for the Westmoreland County Legal Aid Office, and clerked for now-retired Lancaster County President Judge Michael Georgelis.

    Before rising to serve as the Commonwealth’s chief law enforcement officer, Ms. Henry began her career as an intern in the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. She later dedicated over two decades to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, where she held critical roles such as Chief of Major Crimes, Chief of Child Abuse, and First Assistant. In 2008, she was appointed Bucks County District Attorney with bipartisan support, where she led by example, tackled the toughest cases, and spearheaded major initiatives, including establishing the county’s children’s advocacy center.

    Throughout her career, Ms. Henry has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to public service. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America, and a recipient of Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s 2017 Excellence in Public Service Alumni Award for her extraordinary dedication to justice and public service.

    As Pennsylvania’s State Inspector General, Ms. Henry continues her unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of government operations and serving the people of the Commonwealth with ethics and accountability.