Pamela Lynn Carter (née Fanning; born August 20, 1949)[1][2] is an American lawyer, politician, and business executive.

Pamela Carter attended the University of Detroit, graduating with a bachelor's degree in social work and pre-law.

[4][5] Carter worked as trial attorney specializing in consumer protection and joined the legal services of the United Auto Workers.

Carter worked as an enforcement attorney for Indiana's secretary of state and as deputy chief of staff to Democratic Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, helping to reform health and human services in the state.

Carter succeeded Linley E. Pearson to the office and served as Attorney General in the administration of Governor Bayh.