Lt. Gov. Anne Lopez has retained former Attorney General David Louie and his firm to represent her campaign, coinciding with a campaign finance probe led by the current Attorney General, sources confirmed. The move comes as the campaign faces scrutiny over potential accounting discrepancies.

David Louie, who previously served as Attorney General, notified Lopez of his representation and his firm’s involvement, according to the sources. The exact nature of the “possible accounting missteps” remains unclear, but the ongoing investigation by the current Attorney General’s office is focusing on the campaign’s financial dealings.

The hiring of Louie, a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in state government, suggests the Luke campaign is taking the investigation seriously. His prior role as Attorney General provides him with unique insight into the workings of the office now conducting the probe.

Details regarding the scope of Louie’s representation, including specific areas of legal counsel, have not been publicly disclosed. The campaign has not yet released an official statement regarding the hiring or the ongoing investigation. The current Attorney General’s office has also declined to comment on the specifics of the probe, citing its ongoing nature.