Angelique McClendon has served as General Counsel at the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) since 2015. Her two decades of legal expertise, include service as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia representing state agencies in civil litigation and appeals.
In addition to providing legal support and guidance to the Commissioner, staff, and the Board of Driver Services, she leads her team in overseeing legal matters, managing risks, and coordinating various projects and initiatives. Angelique has also served as a speaker at conferences and meetings sharing insights on legal and emerging technology topics to audiences nationally and internationally.
She has held various leadership positions with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), having served as chairperson for the Driver Committee, the Electronic ID Subcommittee, and the mDL joint Subcommittee. Angelique was also a member of AAMVA’s Identity Management Steering Committee and the AAMVA Board of Directors. Angelique is current Legal Advisor to AAMVA’s Vehicle Committee.