CHEYENNE, WY — Governor‑elect Eric Barlow unveiled his first major appointment on Tuesday, naming Cheyenne attorney Walter Eggers as his nominee for Wyoming Attorney General. The selection reflects Barlow’s emphasis on seasoned legal expertise and a commitment to expanding access to justice across the state.
Eggers’ legal background
Walter Eggers earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1997 and has practiced law in Cheyenne for nearly three decades. After serving as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, he joined the firm Holland & Hart in 2000. Eggers rose to partnership in 2008, leading the firm’s Cheyenne office and later heading its Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group.
His practice areas span administrative law, state and local taxation, litigation, and appeals. Since 2025, Eggers has also contributed to the next generation of lawyers by teaching professional responsibility, evidence, and oil‑and‑gas law at the University of Wyoming College of Law.
Commitment to civil rights and access to justice
Beyond his private‑sector work, Eggers has been active on the Wyoming Access to Justice Commission and with Equal Justice Wyoming, organizations dedicated to ensuring that all Wyoming residents can obtain legal representation. In recognition of his service, he received the Wyoming State Bar’s John M. Burman Extraordinary Service Award.
Confirmation process
Eggers’ nomination will now proceed to the Wyoming Senate, where a simple majority vote is required for confirmation. Barlow’s team expressed confidence that Eggers’ blend of courtroom experience, policy knowledge, and community involvement will earn bipartisan support.
“Walter Eggers brings a depth of legal expertise and a proven record of public‑service dedication that aligns perfectly with the administration’s goals of upholding the rule of law and expanding access to justice for all Wyoming families,” Barlow’s office said in a statement.
Other appointments
In the same announcement, Barlow named Erin Taylor as chief of staff and Eydie Trautwein as chief operating officer, rounding out a leadership team aimed at advancing the governor‑elect’s agenda for a thriving, family‑focused Wyoming.
The nomination underscores Barlow’s focus on appointing individuals with strong ties to the state’s legal and business communities, reinforcing a vision of responsible governance rooted in Wyoming’s traditions and constitutional principles.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
