Will Lathrop

Will Lathrop is an experienced prosecutor, proven leader, and dedicated public servant. He served as a deputy district attorney for nine years in Marion and Yamhill counties, specializing in prosecuting child sex abuse cases. During his time with Marion County, Will chaired the Sex Offender Protocol Board and served on the Oregon District Attorney Association’s legislative committee where he reviewed crime legislation and testified as an expert to various legislative sub-committees. In 2014, Will was recruited by the National District Attorneys Association to provide technical assistance, best practices trainings, and innovative research and literature to district attorneys offices, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and child protective services across the nation. Will began working with a global human rights organization, International Justice Mission (IJM), in 2015 as an Office Director to lead its Northern Uganda office. In Uganda, he led a multinational team to combat violent raids against widows and orphans after Uganda’s 21-year civil war. A sixth-generation Oregonian, Will lives in Newberg with his wife, Arminda, and their son.