Richmond-based litigator appointed Spanberger’s counsel to the governor

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia's soon-to-be 75th governor has announced another addition to her senior leadership team weeks away from the historic inauguration ceremony.

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Tuesday, Dec. 30, the appointment of Richmond-based litigator Matt McGuire as counsel to the governor.

Per Spanberger's office, McGuire is experienced across public and private sectors, previously serving as principal deputy solicitor general in Virginia's Office of the Attorney General.

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"He will help ensure my administration works effectively across the executive branch to put Virginians first, secure wins for the Commonwealth, and achieve my goals of lowering costs for families, growing Virginia’s economy, and strengthening Virginia’s public schools," said Spanberger in a release.

Matt McGuire (Photo: Office of the Governor-Elect)

McGuire has advised clients around the world on civil and criminal matters. He had argued cases at every level of the federal and Virginia judicial systems, per the release.

The legal advisor said he's honored and excited to return to public service under Spanberger as the administration works to "prioritize people, affordability, and delivering results."

"I’ll draw on my extensive experience with public law issues, my global background in business and technology matters as well as litigation to ensure the Governor-elect’s crucial policies will benefit Virginians for years to come,” McGuire said. “I’m excited to partner with Governor-elect Spanberger’s dedicated administration officials to advance the Affordable Virginia Agenda for the benefit of all Virginians.”